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Welcome
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LETTER FROM THE DIRECTOR
M I SSI O N ST A T E M E N T
One consistent theme in our lives is change. You can always count on it.
The mission of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UNCW is to be the premier lifelong learning opportunity for members 50 years of age or older in Southeast North Carolina who seek academic, social and experiential learning. This is achieved through:
Every year, the OLLI at UNCW organization also experiences change. This year seems to be bringing a shift in our membership for a variety of reasons. We are growing, and more people are joining us as members. We are 1,600+ strong now!
1. Fostering a high-quality, intellectually stimulating curricula centered on programs developed and led by university faculty, fellow OLLI members and others throughout the region.
Every year we “churn” our membership. We have turnover. People leave us, people join us. This last year, 30 percent of our members were new to OLLI. Those are folks who are navigating our organization, experiencing our curriculum and social events for the first time and expanding their lifelong learning educational experiences.
2. Sustaining a positive, open environment that offers respect for sharing ideas and perspectives where people feel valued. 3. Connecting the university and lifelong learning community by serving as a gateway to university events and creating opportunities for involvement in teaching, research and service.
To orient them to all of the educational opportunities available to them through OLLI, as well as UNCW, our membership committee organized two informational sessions attended by more than 80 people. Part of what we stressed are the opportunities to assist with the many layers of curricula offered in our catalog. Our dedicated volunteers are what makes this organization so strong and the curriculum so rich with diverse offerings.
4. Partnering with area organizations to support the mission of OLLI. VI SI O N ST A T E M E N T
I urge everyone, new or returning, to consider volunteering on one of our many curriculum committees as well as our Advisory Council, which provides guidance on the strategic planning for this organization.
Our vision is to be a diverse, member-driven organization committed to being an exceptional community of lifelong learners.
Going into my ninth year as your director, I look forward to another awesome year here at OLLI at UNCW!
WHO WE ARE
Shelley L. Morse, Director
OLLI at UNCW is a membership organization which seeks to foster lifelong learning opportunities, individual growth and social connection. Funded in part by the Bernard Osher Foundation, we are part of a national network of 123 lifelong learning institutes on college and university campuses in each of the 50 states and the District of Columbia. The common threads among members of the network are: the membership board; lifelong learning programs specifically developed for “seasoned” adults age 50+; university connection and support; volunteer leadership; and a diverse selection of intellectually stimulating courses.
LETTER FROM THE ADVISORY COUNCIL CHAIR While some educators decry the overemphasis in our colleges and universities on success in the business world at the expense of development of personhood, and an emphasis on social media rather than on personal, face-to-face relationships, I am happy that such is not the case at OLLI at UNCW. One important component to the OLLI experience is celebrating connection with others.
We depend on OLLI members to contribute to the success and growth of OLLI at UNCW by serving as volunteers either in our classrooms, on our Advisory Council or on many committees which design our high-quality programs and events.
When I walk into the building a few minutes before time for a program to start, I am rejuvenated by the buzz of conversation, the laughter, the small groups of two or three in close encounters—human interaction at its best. Yes, members come to learn, members come to teach, members come to see and be seen; in short, members come to live life fully.
BECOMING A MEMBER Membership is a requirement for enrollment in all OLLI courses or events, except for Met Opera Live in HD and National Theatre events.
The members of OLLI also celebrate serving. Whether chairing or leading a session at a forum or a society, teaching a class, assembling name tags, distributing catalogs or spreading the good news of OLLI to the larger community, our volunteers give of their heart and soul. Through giving of themselves, volunteers help create and nurture this great organization, which is an integral part of our lives.
• Fall membership: $30 (expires December 31, 2019) • Academic membership: $50 (expires June 30, 2020) Membership entitles you access (fees apply) to all courses and activities, members-only special events, as well as the many advantages of being a member of the UNCW family. It is easy to join! Visit www.uncw.edu/olli or call our registration office at 910.962.3195.
I praise all of you volunteers for your gifts of time and talent, and I encourage other members to become active volunteers. I believe that the more we give, the more we gain. In our attempts to enrich the lives of others, we also enrich our own. Geneva B. Reid, Advisory Council Chair, 2018-20
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TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S EARLY REGISTRATION OPENS TUESDAY, AUG. 20 • 9 A.M.
Special-Interest Forums Public Issues Forum..............................................28 American Presidents.............................................29 The Friday Forum.................................................29 WWII Forum.........................................................30 Language Forum...................................................31 American History..................................................30 American Women of Valor....................................30 OLLI Societies SEA and Coffee.....................................................24 STEM....................................................................27 Thinking on Thursdays.........................................26 Thursday PLATO..................................................23 Tuesday PLATO....................................................22 The Wine Society..................................................32 Women on Wednesdays........................................21
Live in High Definition London Theatre Broadcasts..................................36 Metropolitan Opera...............................................34 Academic Courses Art History..............................................................5 Biology....................................................................5 Creative Writing......................................................6 English....................................................................7 Environment Science..............................................8 Foreign Language...................................................8 Geography...............................................................9 Health......................................................................9 History..................................................................10 Music....................................................................12 Philosophy............................................................12 Public and International Affairs............................13 Science..................................................................13
FULL REGISTRATION OPENS WEDNESDAY, AUG. 21 • 9 A.M.
Lunches and Dinner Lunches...................................................................4 Dinner.....................................................................4
Special Programs OLLI New Horizons Band......................................7 Special Events.......................................................14
Outdoor, Wellness and Leisure Programs Outdoor.................................................................15 Wellness................................................................18 Leisure...................................................................20
International Travel The Splendor of Norway, with Copenhagen.........40
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Enjoy an entertaining and educational meal with UNCW’s most talented scholars and regional experts!
LUNCHES 50 Shades of White: BLACKCREOLE Survival in a World of Pigmentocracy with Maurice M. Martinez, Ph.D. Wednesday, Sept. 25 Noon – 1:30 p.m. • $27
One of the fastest growing categories in the last U.S. census was “Two or More Races” – nine million persons. The focus of this presentation addresses what it means to be a multiethnic person of color in a segregated America, where the fruits of the American Dream – education, admission to universities, jobs, professions, housing, gated communities, city clubs, country clubs, private social clubs – have been and still are systematically rewarded to those of European descent in a system of white privilege. Maurice M. Martinez, a Renaissance man – poet, writer, educator, photographer musician, filmmaker – is the author of the book BLACKCREOLE: Too White to Be Black, Too Black to be White. He recently retired after 51 years in the classroom, 20 years of which were in the Watson College of Education at UNCW. 4
DINNER America’s Uncivil Civil War with Chris Fonvielle, Jr., Ph.D. Monday, Oct. 14 Noon – 1:30 p.m. • $27
with Elliot Engel, Ph.D.
Chris Fonvielle, Jr., professor emeritus in the Dept. of History at UNC Wilmington, will examine the divisive political issues the nation faced in what many historians believe was an irrepressible conflict between the North and South. He will also discuss both Union and Confederate administrative politics, the politics of race and Reconstruction and the politics of memory in the early 21st century.
A Celebration of Christmas Songs with Phil Bruschi, M.S. Wednesday, Dec. 4 Noon – 2 p.m. • $27 Do you know when and why the song “Jingle Bells” was written? As to the answer of why James Lord Pierpont wrote the song, there’s a great deal of controversy. Singer Phil Bruschi shares some fascinating facts behind some classic Christmas songs. Celebrate the spirit of the season listening to Phil sing some of the most popular yuletide songs, such as “White Christmas,” “A Christmas Song,” and “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas,” sure to get you in a festive mood.
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Master of Mayberry: The Miraculous Life of Andy Griffith
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Tuesday, Nov. 12 6 – 8 p.m. • $40 While it is true that he was a brilliant movie and Broadway stage actor, Andy Griffith is a Hollywood immortal because of “The Andy Griffith Show,” the television show that ran from 1960 to 1968. Professor Engel not only analyzes Andy’s astonishing early life, which led to his television triumph, but he also reveals little-known fascinating facts about the show’s production and its enduring and endearing fame. Engel earned his Ph.D. as a Woodrow Wilson Fellow at UCLA and has written 10 books, multiple plays and a PBS series on Charles Dickens. For his scholarship and teaching, he received North Carolina’s Adult Education Award, NC State’s Alumni Professorship and the Victorian Society’s Award of Merit. Most recently, for his 30 years of academic work and service in promoting Charles Dickens, he was nominated and inducted into the Royal Society of Arts in England. Elliot Engel is sponsored in part by Carolina Bay of Wilmington.
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ART HISTORY
BIOLOGY
Fashionable Family in 18th Century Portraiture
Pharmacokinetics: What the Body Does to Drugs
with Parme Giuntini, Ph.D.
with Jim Lyon, Pharm.D.
Wednesdays, Aug. 28 – Sept. 18 Four sessions • 3 – 4:30 p.m. $60
Wednesdays, Oct. 2 and 9 Two sessions • 6 – 7:30 p.m. $30
Take equal doses of English 18th century medical concern and educational theory. Stir in aristocrats interested in new models of domestic bliss and London painters determined to challenge European control of the contemporary art world. Sprinkle generously with an explosion of interest in childhood, fashion, public exhibition, and the occasional celebrity duchess. The inevitable result: the English model for maternal, family and children’s portraiture that introduced, exhibited and naturalized the family as fashionable.
When you read a drug label, where does that information come from? The reasons why you take some drugs twice a day and others once daily are all based on pharmacokinetic principles. This course will explain the principles of pharmacokinetics that tell one when to take medication, whether one needs to take it with food, how often to take it and why some people have side effects.
Parme Giuntini is a recent transplant from Los Angeles, where she was director of art history at Otis College of Art and Design for 20 years. Her research focuses on 18th-century domestic portraiture, fashion, gender, design and pedagogy.
Jim Lyon received a B.S. in pharmacy from the University of Pittsburgh and a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Michigan. In 1988, he moved to Wilmington as Vice President of clinical research with Pharmaceutical Product Development (PPD). Lyon then spent 13 years with aaiPharma. He has been a principal or sub-investigator in more than 500 clinical research projects and is a fellow of the American College of Clinical Pharmacy and a Distinguished Alumnus of the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy. He joined UNCW full time in 2011 and teaches in the clinical research programs.
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ACADEMIC COURSES CREATIVE WRITING More Than Just Location: A Generative Workshop on Sacred and Profane Spaces with Sayantani Dasgupta, M.F.A. Saturdays, Aug. 31 – Oct. 5 Six sessions • 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. $80 Places inspire stories. They inform how we behave in the world and with each other. For example, we don’t whisper at a rodeo, we don’t shout inside libraries, we don’t burst into pop songs inside a church. There are places each of us deems sacred, be it the kitchen in our grandparents’ home or a neighboring park or out in nature. Then there are others that creep us out. In this creative nonfiction course, through guided readings and writing exercises, we will reflect on places and examine our associations with them. Open to writers of all levels. Sayantani Dasgupta is the author of Fire Girl: Essays on India, America, and the In-Between – a finalist for the 2016 Foreword Indies Awards – and the chapbook The House of Nails: Memories of a New Delhi Childhood. Her writings have appeared in several national and international publications such as The Rumpus and The Hindu. She teaches in the MFA program at the University of North Carolina Wilmington and has also taught creative writing in India, Italy and Mexico.
The Story of Your Life with Sherry Rotz, M.S.W., M.Ed.,Certified Instructor in Guided Autobiography Tuesdays, Oct. 8 – Nov. 12 Six sessions • 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. $80 Every life has a story, a purpose, a lesson – a plot. Using Guided Autobiography, a semi-structured process for life review, this program helps unearth the roots of memory so you can write “the Story of Your Life,” two pages at a time. The course utilizes a series of life themes to help you gain access to memories and organize them in a way that honors the complex threads that shape our lives. By writing two pages each week and sharing in small groups, participants gain an appreciation for the direction their lives have taken and an understanding of how their personal identity has been shaped by the crosscurrents in their lives. Sherry Rotz practiced as a clinical social worker specializing in individual and group therapy with children, adolescents and adults for 18 years. Prior to that,
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she taught fourth grade for 20 years. The highlight of her teaching career was teaching others to write their stories. Rotz is a certified instructor for Guided Autobiography and believes that everyone should have the opportunity to tell her or his unique story.
The Story of Your Life, Part II with Sherry Rotz, M.S.W., M.Ed.,Certified Instructor in Guided Autobiography Tuesdays, Oct. 8 – Nov. 12 Six sessions • 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. $80 Note: This class is open ONLY to those who have previously completed part one of The Story of Your Life. Continue to explore writing tips that will help make your writing as clear and vivid as possible. Carry on your journey through the past – two pages at a time. Use new themes and priming questions that guide us to stories we share with the group. See instructor bio above.
ACADEMIC COURSES ENGLISH
OLLI Literary Club:
Novels Set in the 1940s
The literary book club focuses on novels set in the 1940s. Explore two books together, with guest speakers each month. Tuesdays, Oct. 15 and Nov. 19 Two sessions • 3 – 4:30 p.m. $30
The Plot Against America by Phillip Roth
A Separate Peace by John Knowles
with Barbara Waxman, Ph.D.
with John Denison, M.A.
Tuesday, Oct. 15 3 – 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 19 3 – 4:30 p.m.
The novel follows the Roth family in an alternative history in which Franklin D. Roosevelt is defeated by Charles Lindbergh in the presidential election of 1940. With themes of growing up during confusion, terror and anti-Semitism, the novel is based on the isolationist ideas espoused by Lindbergh in real life as a spokesman for the America First Committee, and on Roth’s own experiences growing up in New Jersey.
The first and most critically-acclaimed of John Knowles’ eight novels, A Separate Peace has become a classic American coming-of-age story since its publication 60 years ago. Set against the backdrop of World War II, the novel depicts the experiences of a 16 year-old boarding school student as he struggles to understand the meaning of true friendship and grapples with the tragic consequences of thoughtlessness, envy and violence.
Barbara Waxman received her Ph.D. from the City University of New York and has taught literature courses at UNCW for three decades. Her teaching interests include multicultural U.S. literature, literature about later life, contemporary women’s literature, Victorian literature, the memoir and the culinary memoir. Her publications include two books on depictions of aging in contemporary fiction and nonfiction, as well as articles and book chapters on African American, Jewish American and U.S. Latino literature. She also chairs the OLLI Forum - American Women of Valor.
John Denison holds an M.A. degree from the University of Rochester and taught English and theater arts in high schools and colleges in New York and, most recently, at Southeast Louisiana University. Since moving to Wilmington in 2012, he has been an active OLLI member and has served on the Academic Course Committee for six years.
OLLI NEW HORIZONS BAND with Dominic
Mondays, Sept. 9 – Nov. 25 11 sessions • 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. $79 OLLI Members No rehearsal on Nov. 11 Concert: Monday, Dec 2 7:30 p.m. • Kenan Auditorium
Talanca, M.M.
In cooperation with the UNCW music department, the OLLI New Horizons Band provides an ensemble experience for adult brass, woodwind and percussion players interested in making music. Each weekly session includes full band rehearsals. The band performs one concert each semester. Dominic Talanca, M.M., UNCW assistant professor and director of bands, conducted bands for 10 years in the Texas public school system at Marcus High School and Durham Middle School. He received his Bachelor of Music in music education and his Master of Music in wind conducting from the University of North Texas, and is completing his Doctor of Musical Arts in wind conducting at Northwestern University.
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ACADEMIC COURSES Beowulf and Chaucer with Cleve Callison, Ph.D. Mondays, Sept. 9 – 30 Four sessions • 6 – 7:30 p.m. $60 This course will examine two great masterpieces from the Old and Middle English periods. Beowulf (which will be read in translation) recounts the heroic and doomed story of a king who battles monsters on behalf of his people. Selections from Geoffrey Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales will be read in the original (with assistance). We will examine vivid, poignant and hilarious portraits of the people of his day – with echoes of ours. Cleve Callison is the former station manager of WHQR public radio. He did his undergraduate work in English at Duke and received his Ph.D. in English from the University of Wisconsin, specializing in Medieval literature and language. He has taught in adult education programs at Miami University (OH) and several OLLI classes at UNCW. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE Our Coast – Masonboro Island and Myrtle Grove Sound with Warren Darrell, P.E., M.S. Thursdays, Oct. 3 and 10 Two sessions • 2 – 3:30 p.m. $30 We are fortunate to live near Masonboro Island and Myrtle Grove Sound. We’ll learn about our wonderful environment, the ecological zones, moving waters and winds, shifting sands, plants, wildlife – and good spots for kayaking. We’ll discuss human impact, environmental
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challenges and current conservation efforts. This course is a great complement for an optional separate OLLI kayak trip.
Russian Language for Travelers
Warren Darrell has an M.S. in environmental engineering from the University of Alabama and an M.S. in environmental science from Montana State University. He is an active volunteer with the North Carolina Coastal Reserve and National Estuarine Research Reserve and an avid sea kayaker.
Mondays, Oct. 14 – Nov. 18 Six sessions • 2 – 3:30 p.m. $80
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FOREIGN LANGUAGE Beginner’s Spanish for Travel with Deanna Deibel, M.A. Spanish Mondays, Nov. 11 – Dec. 16 Six sessions • 6 – 7:30 p.m. $80 Come learn some basic conversational pieces needed to travel more easily in a Spanish-speaking country. Lessons will introduce the beginner to common phrases needed in travel: making introductions, shopping, asking for simple directions, ordering food in a restaurant and making new friends. Deanna Deibel is a proud UNCW alumna, graduating in the class of 2011 with a Bachelor’s degree in Spanish and a minor in journalism and in 2014 with a M.A. in Spanish. Deibel has lived in the Basque region of Spain, where she spent a year teaching English, and is a seasonal guide for student programs in Peru and Costa Rica. She also works in the local community as an interpreter, including for social work and healthcare services. She currently teaches Spanish at UNCW.
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with Roza Starodubtseva, M.A.
This course will have a cultural component and introduce basic Russian conversation to facilitate communication while traveling in Russia. Practice conversation will include learning how to greet others, order food in a restaurant, and ask for directions in fun role-playing atmosphere. Discover the food, manners and traditions of today’s Russia. Roza Starodubtseva is a native of St. Petersburg, Russia. Starodubtseva has years of experience teaching Russian language in the U.S., both face-to-face and online. She has an M.A. degree in theater arts from St. Petersburg, Russia. Starodubtseva has developed and implemented several Russian language programs for public and private institutions. Her research interest is in employing interactive educational technology, particularly Web 2.0 tools, in teaching language and culture. She has been teaching at UNCW since 2012.
ACADEMIC COURSES GEOGRAPHY
HEALTH
Travels to Australia
Keys to Well-Being and Longevity: Lessons from the Blue Zones
with Julie Hunt Tuesdays, Oct. 15 – 29 Three sessions • 6 – 7:30 p.m. $45 Dreaming of a trip to Australia? Come hear a series of three lectures on some well-loved destinations in Australia from a seasoned, intrepid traveler. Illustrated with plenty of photographs and personal experience, the course delves into learning about three extraordinary areas of exploration. You may be inspired to become a tourist in Australia yourself!
Oct. 15 • Sydney Brush up on the unique history of Australia, explore the famous harbor sites, plus superb beaches and fascinating neighborhoods. Enjoy first-rate museums and colorful ethnic enclaves in this world-class city.
Oct. 22 • Perth and Margaret River Way out on the west coast of Australia you’ll find the easy-going city of Perth. A perfect place to launch an exploration through the sleepy surfer towns as we head south to the lesser-known wine region of Margaret River. Along the way, meet the flora and fauna unique to Australia.
Oct. 29 • South Australia
with Anne Glass, Ph.D. Mondays, Oct. 14 – 28 Three sessions • 6 – 7:30 p.m. $45 The “Blue Zones” – Ikaria, Greece; Okinawa, Japan; Loma Linda, California; Sardinia, Italy; and the Nicoya Peninsula in Costa Rica – are places in the world where an unusually high number of residents live unusually long lives. What’s special about their lifestyles? Learn about the research behind the Blue Zones and find out how you can apply their lessons in your own life to live healthier and longer! Anne Glass is a professor and Gerontology Program Coordinator in the College of Health and Human Services at UNCW. Prior to that, she spent 10 years as the associate director of the Institute of Gerontology at the University of Georgia. She has also worked with government agencies and a large healthcare system. At UNCW, she coordinates the M.S. in Applied Gerontology degree program. One of the graduate courses that she teaches focuses on the Blue Zones, and she is pleased to be sharing some of those lessons in this class.
Medication and the Older Adult: Friend or Foe? with Jane Brody, R.N., Ph.D. and Sam Brody, M.D. Tuesdays, Oct. 15 – 22 Two sessions • 1 – 2:30 p.m. $30 This course will begin by describing how the physiologic changes that occur in aging affect pharmacokinetics (how drugs are processed in the body). Guidelines for prescribing medications in the older adult, including the BEERs criteria, will be presented, as well as polypharmacy leading to synergistic and antagonistic effects. Terms such as “black box warning,” “off label,” placebo” and “experimental” will be explained. Evidence-based prescribing for specific diseases and conditions and general classes of drugs such as analgesia and antibiotics will complete the course. Jane Brody is a psychiatric nurse clinician with more than 40 years of experience clinically and as a nurse educator. She was the recipient of the SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching. Samuel Brody is a geriatrician who has been a physician for more than 40 years. He has been named a “Top Doctor” in New York City while serving as an assistant clinical professor of medicine at Mt. Sinai Medical School. He currently serves as a physician at PACE Elderhaus.
Something completely different! Class participation in vacation planning to Melbourne (food capital with endless sunny skies), Adelaide (gateway to wine country) and Kangaroo Island (“Australia’s Natural Zoo”). Julie Hunt is a sought-after travel expert and consultant to the cruise industry for the last 20 years. Julie also works as an adviser on travel-related television programs, most recently for Jeff Corwin’s Ocean Treks and The Voyager.
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ACADEMIC COURSES HISTORY
A History of Hip-Hop, 1973-1998
Between Slavery and Freedom
with Alex Porco, Ph.D. Tuesdays, Sept. 24 – Oct. 8 Three sessions • 2 – 3:30 p.m. $45
with Bill Lawson, Ph.D. Thursdays, Sept. 5 – 26 Four sessions • 3 – 4:30 p.m. $60 Slaves in the United States certainly ranked among the most powerless and oppressed people in modern times. Contrary to popular opinion, slaves reflected deeply on every aspect of the miserable state they were forced to endure. In the writings of slaves and former slaves, we find discussion and speculation on such concepts as oppression, paternalism, resistance, political obligation, citizenship and forgiveness. In this course, we will examine these six concepts as they relate to and bear on American chattel slavery. Each of the topics illuminates the world of the slaves, the aftermath of slavery on the political process, and the way we understand key moral and political notions. Bill E. Lawson is Emeritus Professor of Philosophy at the University of Memphis. He received his Ph.D. from the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill. His area of specialization is African American philosophy and social and political philosophy. His published works include Between Slavery and Freedom, co-authored with Howard McGary (Indiana University Press, 1992). He has testified before a United States Congressional Subcommittee on the issue of welfare reform. Lawson was a 2011-12 University of Liverpool Fulbright Fellow at the University of Liverpool.
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Women’s Suffrage Movement, 1840-1920 with Jennifer Le Zotte, Ph.D. Mondays, Sept. 9 – 30 Four sessions • 10 – 11:30 a.m. $60 Join us in celebrating 100 years since the passage of the 19th Amendment guaranteeing women in America the right to vote. We will study 80 years of the fight for women’s suffrage, starting with the origins of the movement in abolitionism and religious revivalism. We will also explore the schism in the women’s rights movement in the 1860s over voting rights for newly freed slaves, the role of the Progressive reform movement, and finally, the context of the passage of the 19th Amendment itself. By focusing on four distinct, but clearly interrelated, aspects of the movement, we will gain a greater understanding of gender and politics not only in the period under scrutiny, but throughout U.S. history. Jennifer Le Zotte is assistant professor of modern U.S. history and material culture. Her teaching and research focus on capitalism, sex and gender, and race and ethnicity, especially as they intersect with dress and material culture. She is the author of the book From Goodwill to Grunge: A History of Secondhand Style and Alternative Economies (UNC Press, 2017).
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Hip-hop is a multidisciplinary cultural practice that includes four elements: rapping, deejaying, graffiti and breakdancing. Hip-hop started in the South Bronx in the early 1970s, and today it is a multi-million dollar industry with a truly global reach. Everything from haute couture fashion to Hollywood cinema and from professional sports and comic books are touched, in some way, by the music and culture. In this course, we will consider the significant aesthetic, linguistic, economic, political and technological contributions and transformations of hip-hop music and culture over a 25-year period from 1973 to 1998. OLLI members will be introduced to key recording artists, labels, performance venues, period styles and genres, as well as essential visual art (e.g., paintings, photography), literature (e.g., poetry, fiction and drama), film and television, and print culture (e.g., glossy magazines and handmade “zines”). Alex Porco is an assistant professor of English at the University of North Carolina Wilmington. He earned his Ph.D. from the State University of New York at Buffalo. Porco’s research and teaching focus on 20th-century literature and culture. He is the editor of the critical edition of Jerrold Levy and Richard Negro’s Poems by Gerard Legro (2016).
ACADEMIC COURSES Indigenous Voices, Unlocking Silent Histories
Zionism and Modern Israel
with Donna DeGennaro, Ph.D.
with Jarrod Tanny, Ph.D.
Thursdays, Oct. 24 – Nov. 7 Three sessions • 3 – 4:30 p.m. $45
Thursdays, Nov. 7 – 21 Three sessions • 6 – 7:30 p.m. $45
One indigenous language dies every 14 days, and along with it, the world loses valuable cultural knowledge and heritage. Unlocking Silent Histories, founded in 2013, is a project that seeks to counter this rapid loss by opening spaces for indigenous youth to illuminate, preserve and disseminate their language and heritage through documentary film. In this course, we analyze social, cultural and political structures that inhibit indigenous survival and apply interdisciplinary lenses to how the project transcends and transforms this grim reality.
This course will explore the history of modern Israel, from the emergence of Zionism in the late 19th century to today. We will begin by looking at the visionaries who, driven by anti-Semitism in Europe, returned to the Jewish people’s historic homeland to build a new state, which came into existence in 1948. We will then examine Israel’s political, social, cultural and economic development, the great successes it has achieved and the problems that have plagued it, including the seemingly unsolvable conflict with the Palestinians.
A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, Donna DeGennaro is passionate about creating socially just learning designs that are technologymediated and youth-driven. Her research focuses on developing an innovative pedagogical model that simultaneously addresses the digital divide, culturally responsive learning and social justice education. Unlocking Silent Histories utilized this model, a program that unleashes youth voice and agency and opens spaces for young people to envision and create their own futures.
Jarrod Tanny is associate professor of history and the Charles and Hannah Block Distinguished Scholar in Jewish History at the University of North Carolina Wilmington. His book, City of Rogues and Schnorrers (Indiana University Press, 2011) examines how the city of Odessa was mythologized as a Jewish city of sin, celebrated and vilified for its Jewish gangsters, pimps, bawdy musicians and comedians. He is currently working on a larger study on Jewish humor in post-World War II America and its place within the larger context of the European Jewish past.
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ACADEMIC COURSES MUSIC Jazz History in Miniature: with Natalie Boeyink, D.M.E. Mondays, Oct. 7 – 28 Four sessions • 10 – 11:30 a.m. $60 This survey-style course will encompass aspects of the development of jazz in the United States, musical elements to popular jazz styles, and an examination of influential bandleaders and improvisers. Over the course of four sessions, we will cover the cool school, fusion, avant-garde and Latin jazz. The lecture format will include ample listening and video examples. Natalie Boeyink joined the UNCW Department of Music in 2019, where she is the jazz coordinator and string coordinator. She teaches a range of courses in jazz and Latin American popular music as well as music education. A graduate of the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music and University of Louisville, Boeyink is the bassist in Batuquê Trio, a group that fuses jazz and a broad range of Afro-Latin, Afro-Brazilian and Caribbean music.
Who Are You? Rock and Pop Music in the 1970s with Reed Wallace, M.M., M.B.A. Thursdays, Oct. 31 – Nov. 21 Four sessions • 1 – 2:30 p.m. $60 In a continuation of the 1960’s FolkRock Revolution survey, we explore the cultural and musical landscape of the 1970s, by then fragmented and saturated with the variety of styles available, from established rock to the new appeal of jazz fusion, funk, punk, reggae, new wave, and disco. We review a new parade of singers, songwriters, bands, and producers while illuminating the continuous torrent of extraordinary music they created, some in reaction to the booming 12
multi-billion dollar industry, some as mindless escapism, but also that which radiates the creative brilliance of the human spirit. Reed Wallace recently retired as executive director of the Wilmington Symphony Orchestra. A native of Pittsburgh, PA, he earned a Master of Music from Northwestern University and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Alabama. Prior to his career in nonprofit management and fundraising, he was a professional trombonist, performing for 11 years with the Alabama Symphony Orchestra and teaching as adjunct faculty with the Alabama School of Fine Arts in Birmingham. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGION Philosophy as a Way of Life with Matt Eshleman, Ph.D. Thursdays , Oct. 3 – 17 Three sessions • 6 – 7:30 p.m. $45 This course brings philosophy out of the abstract heavens down into our daily lives. It begins with a historical account of how philosophy used to be a way of life and why this practical dimension was eclipsed by theoretical interests. We will then look at several ancient models for living life well and discuss several practical exercises to control desire, improve concentration and enhance enjoyment. Matthew Eshleman earned a Ph.D. in philosophy in 2005 from Duquesne University. He taught at the University of Toledo before coming to UNCW. He is an associate professor in the Department of Philosophy and Religion, where he has taught for 13 years. His areas of expertise include existentialism, Sartre, phenomenology and the history of French philosophy.
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Mindfulness: The Buddha’s Way with Catherine Ibsen, Ph.D., RYT500 Wednesdays, Oct. 30 – Nov. 20 Four sessions • 2 – 3:30 p.m. $60 Contemporary mindfulness programs are sometimes criticized because they take the Buddha’s teachings out of context and water them down. To get at what the Buddha probably really taught, we have to look closely at the earliest layer of the texts. Two sets of texts detail the practice of mindfulness; we will be looking at these texts and sorting out what mindfulness practice means when it is put back into the context where it developed. Catherine Ibsen, Ph.D., RYT500, was born and grew up in Fairbanks, Alaska, and did undergraduate work at Western Washington State College in Bellingham, Washington. Her doctoral dissertation at the University of WisconsinMilwaukee focused on the role of stress on cardiovascular function and she was awarded a Ph.D. in 1975. Moving to Wilmington in 1977, she began a private practice as a clinical psychologist. Her interest in the teachings of Buddha inspired the creation of the Bhavana Community, a local program which explores the integrated teachings of Buddhism, psychology, neuroscience and yoga and provides the infrastructure to bring those teachings to the local community.
ACADEMIC COURSES PUBLIC AND INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS The Undetermined Country: Britain in the Era of Brexit with Jennifer Horan, Ph.D. Thursdays, Sept. 12 – 26 Three sessions • 6 – 7:30 p.m. $45 This short course will examine three key themes surrounding the Brexit referendum and separation process. The most significant unanswered question is what will be the impact of Brexit on the political and economic status of the United Kingdom? An equally important issue is the impact of Brexit on the domestic unity of the United Kingdom, most especially with respect to a potential hard border with Northern Ireland. Finally, this course will examine the impact of Brexit on the European Union and the ideal of European integration. Jennifer Horan is associate professor of political science in the Department of Public and International Affairs at UNCW. She studies comparative government and politics with a specialization in Latin American nations and environmental hazard management.
Crime in the Cape Fear with Benjamin David, district attorney for New Hanover and Pender counties Lectures: Mondays, Aug. 26; Sept. 9 and 23; Oct. 7 and 21; Nov. 4, 18 and 25 Eight sessions • 5 – 7 p.m. Discussion Sessions: Wednesdays, Oct. 9 and Dec. 4 Two sessions • 10 a.m. – noon $65 includes lecture and discussion sessions OLLI at UNCW members are invited to attend the lecture portions of this UNCW political science/criminology course. The required reading, available through the UNCW bookstore, is the coursepack called Crime and Community in the Cape Fear by Benjamin David. District Attorney Ben David explores a broad introduction to topics relating to crime and punishment in the American legal system as viewed through the lens of the Cape Fear Region. Criminal activity is often thought of as a scourge on society that must be punished or dealt with in the sternest way possible to deter others from committing future crimes. Over time, we have come to understand that crime and its associated punishments do not always appear to be the same or even related. Our understanding of crime has changed, as has our understanding of the appropriate way to punish criminal behavior. What is the best vehicle for reducing crime on a permanent basis? What community engagement efforts can reduce crime and incarceration? This series introduces a number of topics related to the legal process and explores a number of solutions to crime in the Cape Fear region; many are unique to the area.
SCIENCE Big History: A Short Journey Through Space and Time with John LaSala, Ph.D. Wednesdays, Sept. 18 – Oct. 23* Five sessions • 1 – 2:30 p.m. *NO class on Oct. 9 Over the course of five meetings, we will examine critical periods in the history of the universe that ultimately delivered homo sapiens and our modern world. We will view the unfolding of the universe as a succession of “Goldilocks Zones” occurring at various scales and places in which availability of energy flows and materials enabled the development of increasingly complex things, culminating in the most complex state in the universe: life. In the last meeting we will try to look ahead at what the universe might have in store for us. For more detailed description, visit www.johnlasala.net/fall-2019.html. OLLI member John LaSala earned his doctorate in applied physics at Stanford University in 1987 and, as an activeduty U.S. Army officer, served a total of 12 years as a physics professor and lab director at the U.S. Military Academy, West Point. Upon retirement from the Army, he spent 15 years in private industry, where he applied his expertise in lasers and optics to develop new products and businesses. Before moving to Wilmington, he served as the Class of ’67 Endowed Professor of Physics Chair at West Point, where he developed a new course on renewable energy. He volunteers as a business student mentor in the Cameron Executive Network.
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Fall 2019 Special Events OLLI at UNCW offers programming in service to our members.
Nuclear in Our Community: A Panel Discussion Thursday, Oct. 17 One Session • 2 – 4 p.m. Free for members
Join us for a special panel discussion to discuss nuclear energy in our community during Nuclear Science Week. Topics include the Brunswick Nuclear Plant and the General Electric Fuel Fabrication shop and their roles in our community. Guest speakers include Matthew Mann, Director of Cape Fear Community College’s Nuclear Technology Program. Event brought to you by the local section of the American Nuclear Society.
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Understanding Hearing Loss and Accessibility for Seniors with Kim Calabretta, M.A., Customer Relations Manager at CapTel NC Tuesday, Sept. 17 • 2 – 4 p.m. Free for members This presentation covers a variety of topics related to hearing loss and describes resources available for individuals with hearing loss, so they can lead independent lives and enjoy life more by reducing the stress associated with the condition. Topics include types of hearing loss; features of hearing aids and cochlear implants; telecommunications equipment; smartphone applications; public accommodations, including television and movie captions; and resources and support groups. Calabretta was diagnosed with hearing loss at the age of nine. She graduated from Hofstra University with a B.A. in psychology and received her master’s degree at University of Maryland, College Park. She was a Hard of Hearing Specialist for the state of N.C. for nine years before she transferred to Sprint Corporation, working with people with hearing loss learn how to utilize accommodations such as Captioned Telephones (CapTel).
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OUTDOOR The Birds of Southeastern North Carolina and Fall Migration with Jill Peleuses, owner, Wild Bird & Garden Monday, Sept. 16 (classroom) Tuesdays, Sept. 17 – Nov. 19 (field trips) Four sessions $59 Located along the Atlantic Flyway, Southeastern North Carolina is a haven for many different bird species. Join us to discover the birds of our region. Throughout this class students observe and learn how to identify fall migrants, backyard birds, shorebirds and resident songbirds. You’ll soon be hooked on this lifelong hobby. Sept. 16 • 8 – 10 a.m. Fall and winter birds of Southeastern NC (OLLI classroom) Sept. 17 • 8:30 – 10 a.m. Airlie Gardens: birds of the marsh, woodland and freshwater Oct. 15 • 8:30 – 10 a.m. Fort Fisher Basin/Fort Fisher Historic Area: fall migrant songbirds and waterfowl Nov. 19 • 8:30 – 10 a.m. Greenfield Lake: water and wader birds
Natural Communities of the NC Coastal Plain
Behind-the-Scenes Cruise of Wrightsville Beach
with John Taggart, Associate Professor Emeritus, UNCW Environmental Studies
with Wrightsville Beach Scenic Tours
Monday, Sept. 23 (classroom) Tuesdays, Sept. 24 – Nov. 26 (field trips) Four sessions $59 This field-oriented class will familiarize participants with physical and biological aspects of coastal natural areas plus stewardship needed to protect and sustain this natural heritage. Sites visited will encompass excellent local examples of habitats ranging from estuarine/ freshwater wetlands to xeric longleaf pine uplands. Students will learn to identify communities and understand how they are influenced by landscape position and factors such as fire, past land use and invasive species. Sept. 23 • 8 – 10 a.m. Lecture - OLLI Classroom Sept. 24 • 8 – 10 a.m. Green Swamp Preserve Oct. 15 • 8 – 10 a.m. Carolina Beach State Park Nov. 26 • 8 – 10 a.m. Ft. Fisher State Recreation Area
Session I Tuesday, Sept. 17 • 10:30 a.m. – noon Session II Thursday, Sept. 19 • 10:30 a.m. – noon Session III Wednesday, Sept. 25 • 1:30 – 3 p.m. Session IV Friday, Sept. 27 • 1:30 – 3 p.m. Session V Tuesday, Oct. 1 • 1:30 – 3 p.m. Session VI Friday, Oct. 4 • 1:30 – 3 p.m. $32 Grab a behind-the-scenes glance at the waterways surrounding Wrightsville Beach from the deck of the area’s favorite cruising boat, Shamrock. Join OLLI and Capt. Joe for a cruise through Banks Channel, Mott’s Creek and the Intracoastal Waterway, passing Harbor Island, Airlie Gardens and the Causeway on our trip around Wrightsville Beach. Discover the fascinating history behind the third-oldest yacht club in America, the ecology of our natural salt marsh, the destructive power of Hurricane Hazel, the foundation and construction of man-made Harbor Island and more.
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OUTDOOR Bald Head Island Nature Excursion
Cape Fear River and the Lock and Dam 1
Greenfield Lake Eco Walking Tour
with The Bald Head Island Conservancy
with Roger Shew, M.S.
with Cape Fear River Watch
Session I • $99 Tuesday, Oct. 15 • 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 24 9 – 11 a.m. $20
Session I Tuesday, Oct. 15 10 – 11:30 a.m.
The Cape Fear River is the primary source of drinking water for Wilmington and the Cape Fear watershed is the largest in North Carolina. In this trip, we visit Lock and Dam No. 1, built in 1915, where the water intake source is located just above the dam. Learn about water flow volumes on the Cape Fear, discuss watershed issues and participate in water quality testing. Observe the recently constructed rock arch rapid fish passage, which encourages anadromous fish migration up to historic spawning sites.
Session II Tuesday, Nov. 19 10 – 11:30 a.m. $10
Session II • $99 Wednesday, Oct. 30 • 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. *Ferry departs Southport at 8 a.m. Program begins at 9 a.m. Across the Cape Fear River from Southport lies Bald Head Island, a barrier island where the diversity and bounty of coastal habitats are on full display. Bald Head Island’s natural beauty includes the expansive salt marsh tidal creek ecosystem, which is home to abundant species of birds, invertebrates and fish. Framing the salt marsh tidal creeks and serving as the anchor for much of Bald Head Island’s interior, the dense maritime forest is truly a coastal treasure. Centuriesold live oaks, pines, red bays, hollies and sabal palms are just a few of the species that comprise the Bald Head Woods forest ecosystem, part of the N.C. Coastal Reserve System. Finally, the towering vegetated dune ridges that can reach more than 50 feet in elevation provide Bald Head Island with a topography that is unique to the coastlines of southeastern North Carolina.
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Oakdale Cemetery Historical Tour with Eric Kozen Session I Tuesday, Nov. 5 10 a.m. – noon or Session II Wednesday, Nov. 13 10 a.m. – noon $15
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Join Eric Kozen, superintendent of Oakdale Cemetery, for a two-hour walking tour. While walking through this natural outdoor museum, learn how such a majestic cemetery was formed in Wilmington. Kozen shares stories of those who have passed and those who have played a role in our daily lives. Oakdale’s grounds represent an arboretum treasure and are abundant with horticultural specimens of grandeur along with many towering monuments, embraced by nature and funerary art.
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Come learn about Greenfield Lake’s history, aquatic life, birds and plants from the expert staff at Cape Fear River Watch. During this hour-and-a-half walking tour be sure to keep an eye out for alligators, anhinga and other aquatic animals of interest. Please wear comfortable clothes and walking shoes. Depending on the weather, you may want a light jacket, a hat, sunscreen, binoculars and drinking water.
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Greenfield Lake Paddleboat Tour
Masonboro Island Kayak and Birding Excursion
with Cape Fear River Watch
with Don Harty and Jill Peleuses
Session I Tuesday, Oct. 8 10 – 11:30 a.m.
Friday, Sept. 20 8:30 a.m. – noon $85
Session II Friday, Oct. 11 10 – 11:30 a.m. $20
Join Mahanaim Adventures (Don Harty) and Wild Bird & Garden (Jill Peleuses) on a guided birding kayaking adventure to Masonboro Island Reserve. Masonboro Island has more than 5,500 acres of natural barrier islands habitat and estuary habitats to explore. Masonboro is a pristine coastal island that is only accessible by boat and offers adventurers a fantastic opportunity to experience this natural barrier island and estuary.
Kay Lynn Hernandez is a wildlife biologist who serves as the environmental educator and project manager for Cape Fear River Watch. She will facilitate an eco-tour of Greenfield Lake via paddleboats. We will learn about the history of Greenfield Lake, invasive and native flora and fauna and issues surrounding stormwater runoff in this urban 90-acre cypress dome ecosystem.
Kayaking for Beginners at Town Creek
This event includes kayak instruction, a brief history of the area and fauna, a kayak guide, all kayaks, PFDs, paddles and group safety gear. This is a long, slow paddle; this excursion is designed for beginner kayakers, but those with experience will enjoy this trip as well. Participants should be in good physical shape and comfortable on the water. Please wear comfortable clothing and water-type shoes/sandals and bring a bag lunch.
Meet at Trails End Park at 8:30 a.m. Bring binoculars, a bottle of water, a light snack and an adventurous spirit for this great adventure. Dress for fun, sun and adventure along the beaches of Masonboro Island. We plan on being back at Trails End Park about noon.
with Don Harty Session I • Tuesday, Oct. 22 or Session II • Thursday, Oct. 24 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. $79 Town Creek is a prime wildlife habitat and wetlands and much of it is protected. The North Carolina Coastal Land Trust has worked with both state and federal agencies, timber companies and private individuals to protect over 6200 acres along Town Creek. Because of these efforts, Town Creek is a wonderful location to view wildlife and birds that call the Cape Fear area home. This adventure is also ideal for those adventures who are new to kayaking. Town Creek is a slow moving blackwater stream that is easily padded by those new to kayaking adventures.
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WELLNESS Water Aerobics
Chair Yoga
Yoga for Balance
with Fran Tabor
With Heather Till, e-ryt 500
With Heather Till, e-ryt 500
Mondays and Wednesdays Sept. 9 – Nov. 27 24 sessions • Noon – 1 p.m. $220
Mondays • Sept. 9 – Oct. 28 8 sessions • Noon – 1 p.m. $75
Session I Mondays • Nov. 4 – Dec. 16 6 sessions • 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Chair yoga is a gentle form of yoga that is practiced seated in a chair and standing, using the chair for support. These classes incorporate gentle movement, breathwork, mindfulness and relaxation. Chair yoga is perfect for all levels and abilities and is easily adaptable to meet your specific needs. From those with mobility issues to those desiring a more supported practice, chair yoga works with your body to improve strength, flexibility and resilience.
Session II Tuesdays • Nov. 5 – Dec. 17 6 sessions • 11 – noon No class Thanksgiving week $69
Enjoy the benefits of water fitness and get a great workout without stressing your joints. Classes are held in the beautiful, warm, salt-water therapy pool at Brightmore Independent Living Fitness and Aquatic Center. All fitness levels are welcome. Each class includes a warm-up followed by cardiovascular and resistance training ending with cool down stretches for posture and balance.
Modify! With Lifestyle Logic With Lifestyle Medicine Team from NHRMC Wednesdays, Oct. 2 – 16 Three sessions • 3 – 4:30 p.m. $45 Join the Dr. Dean Ornish Lifestyle Medicine Team from New Hanover Regional Medical Center’s Intensive Cardiac Rehabilitation and Wellness Center: Seth Boynton, LCSW; Rachael Swartz, RD; Holly Konrady, M.Ed., e-ryt 500; and Sydney Stripling, EPII. Find and sustain balance in four key lifestyle elements: nutrition, exercise, stress management and connection to others. Encourage positive changes in in your blood panels, energy, happiness, mood, weight, stress levels, strength, ability to heal and decrease the chances of developing chronic diseases. Through interactive practice, learn to make changes to enhance your overall health in not just the outward elements of exercise and diet, but the inward elements that make a difference in sustaining change.
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Heather Till, e-ryt 500, is a Certified Professional Yoga Therapist and Integrative Nutrition Health Coach (Institute for Integrative Nutrition). She teaches simple practices for mindful living that help individuals to reclaim their natural health and energy and live healthier, happier lives.
This class is designed to help you maintain strength and agility at any age, improve balance, coordination and focus, and build your confidence to move through life with ease and calmness of mind. We’ll be using the floor, chair and wall to support us in our practice.
Gentle Yoga With Heather Till, e-ryt 500 Session I Tuesdays • Sept. 10 – Oct. 29 8 sessions • 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. Session II Thursdays • Sept. 12 – Oct. 31 8 sessions • 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. $75 These gentle floor yoga classes are appropriate for all levels (stiff bodies are welcome!) and incorporate gentle and restorative, supported yoga, breathwork, mindfulness and guided relaxation. Classes offer an opportunity to slow down and focus on mindful movements that help to improve strength and coordination, flexibility and resilience, thus reducing stress and allowing for a greater a sense of well-being.
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4.26.20 MIX TAPE ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION NEW TIME: 4 p.m. for all performances
Tickets: $30/adults, $15/students and active military Performances held at UNCW Beckwith Recital Hall, 5270 Randall Drive, Wilmington, NC 28403. Tickets (910) 962-3500 or www.chambermusicwilmington.org
LEISURE Good Shepherd Center Tour
Intermediate Mah Jongg
Shelter and Soup Kitchen
Mondays, Nov. 4 – Dec. 9 Six sessions • 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. $69
Free for OLLI members Session I Monday, Sept. 30 11:30 a.m. Session II Tuesday, Oct. 22 11:30 a.m. Join Community Coordinator Liz Carbone for a tour of the shelter followed by lunch and discussion with Executive Director Katrina Knight. Learn about their many programs meeting the needs of the hungry and homeless; how they rehoused 187 men, women and families last year; the affordable housing crisis in our community; and longterm recovery for the most vulnerable populations after Hurricane Florence.
Sacred Harp Singing with Cleve Callison Tuesday, Nov. 19 One session • 6 – 8 p.m. $15
with Dennis Conlon
The history of mah jongg is shrouded in myth. Is it truly thousands of years old or does it only date back to the mid1800s? Was it created by Confucius, as is fabled, or as a game for the royal court, which was forbidden to commoners? What is not a mystery is the popularity of this game of strategy and chance all over the world. Students will learn about the composition of the mah jongg set, the mechanics of playing the game, how to formulate a strategy to win and tactics to prevent others from winning. Several sessions of supervised play will illustrate the lessons and confirm the student’s ability to play the game either socially or in a competitive atmosphere. Each student must acquire a copy of the Official Standard Hands and Rules of the National Mah Jongg League ($7 at www.nationalmahjonggleauge.com) in order to participate in this course.
Sacred Harp singing is a distinctive style of American choral music, with roots in colonial New England Congregational singing. Wilmington’s group sings from The Sacred Harp, first published in 1844. Despite the name, no instruments are used - the title “Sacred Harp” probably refers to the human voice. The music is loud, vigorous and fun to sing. Participants will learn about the history of this unique tradition and be part of a demonstration singing.
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LEISURE Port of Wilmington Tour Session I Thursday, Oct. 17 2 – 3 p.m. Session II Friday, Oct. 18 2 –3 p.m. $10 Join us for this interesting tour of our Wilmington Port located on the Cape Fear River. The Port of Wilmington is one of the few southern ports with readily available berths and storage areas for containers and cargo. It offers a deep 42-foot navigational channel, nine berths with 6,768 feet of wharf frontage and four container cranes. Modern transit and warehouse facilities and the latest in cargo management technology provide a broad platform for supporting international trade to the fast-growing southeast U.S. market.
Hand Drumming for All with Perry Smith Session I Mondays, Sept. 23 – Oct. 28 Six sessions • 9 – 10 a.m. Session II Mondays, Sept. 23 – Oct. 28 Six sessions • 3:15 – 4:15 p.m. $69 Find out why people from all walks of life are jumping on the hand drumming band wagon. Entire cultures from West Africa and the Middle East view hand drumming as their classical music, and you can find out why in this easy to access, all-levels series. Rhythms are patterns that repeat just as our heart beats. Hand drumming provides an opportunity to regain our symmetry connecting our left and right brain in an active and sometimes highly energetic
way. While drumming, you are also activating the language learning parts of the brain while you are ‘communicating’ with the other drummers. Perry Smith is a musician living and playing in Wilmington and has been leading drum circles since 2000. Having worked with Chuck Davis and the African American Dance Ensemble, the authenticity of his teachings is as true as can be. Perry received his B.A. in music/ classical guitar at UNCW. Class location is The Art Works, 200 Willard St. in Wilmington. Drums will be provided.
Downtown Wilmington Walking Foodie Tour with Taste Carolina Gourmet Food Tours Session I Tuesday, Oct. 1 1:15 – 4:30 p.m. Session II Thursday, Oct. 17 1:15 – 4:30 p.m. $88 (includes tax and gratuities) Get to the heart of Wilmington’s delicious downtown! You’ll sample an eclectic assortment of restaurants, enjoy food and drink and meet some of the city’s best chefs. You’ll also learn about the downtown area, including its history, architecture and the overall culinary scene. Find out where to eat and why the Port City has become a food lover’s paradise!
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SOCIETIES Oct. 23
African Women’s Contribution to Food Security: The Role of Market Women
Lesley Daspit, UNCW lecturer of International Studies, presents the important role African women play in maintaining food security. She describes her research and experiences with market women in the Dzanga Sangha Protected Area in the Central African Republic.
Wednesdays, Sept. 25 – Dec. 4 No class November 27 Ten sessions • 10 a.m. – noon • $60 Chaired by Lynn Gattone and Stephanna Tewey
A forum for women to connect with interesting regional women to discuss meaningful subjects. WOW meets at the Cameron Art Museum.
Sept. 25 A Woman’s Journey as an Administrator in Higher Education Marilyn Sheerer, UNCW Provost, shares her experiences in upper-level administration: dealing with faculty challenges, mentoring young women and facing gender stereotypes. Oct. 2
Save Our Seas; Save Ourselves
Tricia Monteleone, Vice President of the Plastic Ocean Project, describes the collaborative research conducted by the Plastic Ocean Project and UNCW and informs us about what each of us can do to save our seas for future generations. Oct. 9
Gerrymandering and Understanding the U.S. Court System: A Guided Tour through the Thicket
Sheila Fellerath, retired attorney, provides an informative overview of our federal and state judicial branches. She updates us on the status of the major cases of gerrymandering that are currently making their way up and down the judicial ladder. Oct. 16
(Her)story of Science
Joanna Clancy, retired scientist, focuses on important contributions of women to the sciences and the challenges that they have faced, and still face, working in scientific research.
Oct. 30
What We Drive and How It Drives Us
Cheryl Furcini, service and parts director of Capital Nissan of Wilmington, shares her professional journey through the automotive industry and provides us with insights and tips about common warranty and maintenance recommendations that help keep what we drive safe and reliable to drive us for miles and miles. Nov. 6
The Fashions of Rations: How World War II Changed American Dress
Jennifer Le Zotte, UNCW assistant professor of history, analyzes the many ways in which American involvement in World War II altered the silhouettes of American style, from the Nazi occupation of the fashion capital of the world, Paris, to the domestic constraints on the use of certain fabrics. Nov. 13
Art as an International Language
Janette K. Hopper, practicing artist and retired fine arts professor, shows her prints, paintings and mixed media work in the context of art as an international language. She shares her experiences making and exhibiting her art, which addresses natural beauty and social issues at home and overseas. Nov. 20
Technology and Religion: When Religion Goes Viral
Diana Pasulka, UNCW professor of philosophy and religion, explains how environments influence religion more than people realize. She uses a case study of belief in extraterrestrials to reveal how environments intricately impact religiosities. Nov. 27
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Dec. 4
The Opioid Crisis at Home: Check Your Cabinets!
Lisa Edgerton, New Hanover Regional Medical Center pharmacist, cautions that the opioid epidemic has glaringly affected Wilmington, which was highlighted in a 2016 study as the number one city in the U.S. for opioid prescription abuse. She talks about how this awareness has brought our community together to combat the opioid crisis.
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PLATO means People Learning Actively Teaching Ourselves. Tuesdays with PLATO and Thursdays with PLATO are societies of lifelong learners that each offer a diverse curriculum, some member-led sessions and a guaranteed opportunity to interact with fellow members throughout the semester.
Tuesdays with Sept. 10
Reflections on a Teaching Career
Sept. 10 – Dec. 3 No Class on Nov. 5 and Nov. 26 Eleven Sessions: 10 a.m. – noon • $66 Chaired by Ed DeMarco with Charles Fox, Anne-Marie Goff, Jo Anne Jarrett, Janice Kingoff, Shirley Levine, Lillian West and Doug Wille Oct. 22
Not History But (Herstory) of Science
Charles Lewis reflects on 50+ years of teaching. Having held both administrative and classroom positions, what does an educational professional learn about students, the profession and himself?
OLLI member Joanna Clancy will focus on some of the difficulties that female scientists have faced while attempting to contribute in their chosen fields.
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Germany’s Afrika Korps Invaded Wilmington During WWII
Retired Navy captain, author and military historian, Wilbur Jones discusses the famed Afrika Korps under legendary field marshal Erwin Rommel (“The Desert Fox”) and his momentous defeats including El Alamein, Egypt, which precipitated Germany’s first major setback. After 30,000 surrendered in May 1943 in Tunisia, they were sent to POW camps in the U.S., including North Carolina and Wilmington.
The Role of the CIA in National Security
OLLI member Mike Althoff, a 29-year veteran of the CIA, will discuss the U.S. National Security apparatus and the agency’s role in it, from tasking to the dissemination of raw and finished intelligence to policymakers. Nov. 5
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Nov. 12
Why Intercollegiate Athletics is Bad Business for Students and the University
Gary Vidmar, economic and community development director of the city of Leland, will present some of the new projects that are underway and discuss the impact of Leland’s rapid growth with its low taxes, direct access to downtown Wilmington and an abundance of shopping and dining options of its own.
OLLI member Clauston Jenkins discusses intercollegiate football and basketball. The fun we have watching the games may prevent us from considering some serious questions of equity and good business practice. Take a look at whether or not the current model makes economic sense for institutions like UNCW and their students. How do intercollegiate athletic programs enhance the educational experience for all students, not just the athletes?
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Leland, One of the Fastest Growing Areas in NC
STEM and Sports
PLATO member Herb Strickler will talk about STEM’s numerous applications in sports including use of drones, GPS, special cameras, FitBits, SkyCaddy, Geocaching and other electronic/computer devices. New video/digital techniques using analytics/statistics can aid teams in baseball, football, basketball and other sports as well as upgrading individual athletic performances. Oct. 8
Do You Have A Story to Tell?
OLLI member John Stickney will host a presentation by the Writers of the Forest – a collective of nine writers from the Brunswick Forest Community, practicing and publishing in various forms – memoir, fiction, humor, poetry and nonfiction. Utilizing the Amherst Method, members of the WOTF will present a discussion on this method, discuss the work generated and offer hands-on demonstrations. It is a perfect template to foster a practical daily or weekly regimen, a simple approach to get your story started and told. Oct. 15
Poplar Grove Plantation
Caroline Lewis, executive director of Poplar Grove Plantation, will discuss the history of this beautifully maintained historic site. There is much to learn about the Foy family, whose success in the planting of peanuts and sweet potatoes was attributed to the agricultural skills of slaves, who maintained all aspects of the plantation’s operation. 22
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Women’s Airforce Service Pilots (WASP), Patriotic Pioneers of WWII: Stories of Exceptional Unsung Heroes
Jana Lucas, retired attorney, is the daughter of Dorothy Smith Lucas, one of about 50 living Women’s Airforce Service Pilots. Through stories from her mother and other WASPs, Ms. Lucas will bring to life this little-known group. Formed in 1942 to free up the men in the Army Air Corps and enable them to participate in combat, the WASP courageously undertook the stateside jobs the men had held, learning to fly at a time when few women flew planes and no women had ever flown U.S. military aircraft. Nov. 26
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Dec. 3
Did Natural Selection Favor the Moral Hominid?
Scott M. James, Ph.D., Assoc. Professor of Philosophy at UNCW, explores the question. James argues that this view implies that humans will treat moral norms as intrinsically motivating; however, a growing body of social science research indicates that humans do not. Moral failure is, in a sense, our natural state. Natural selection, if it played a role in the etiology of our moral minds, favored hominids concerned with “appearing” moral, not “being” moral.
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Thursdays with Sept. 12
One Year Post-Florence: An Update on the Status of Lower Cape Fear
On the first anniversary of the arrival of Hurricane Florence to the Lower Cape Fear region, representatives from Support the Port and Tommy Taylor from the United Way of the Cape Fear Area will share their insights on the current status of our communities and what efforts are being made to continue the recovery and prepare for future storms. Oct. 19
The Holy Grail: Living a Long, Healthy and Happy Life
The “Blue Zones” are areas around the world where researchers have identified populations that live extraordinarily long, healthy, and happy lives. Bill Stewart, PLATO member and health researcher, will discuss these five areas, as well as nine lessons we can learn from these special places that could improve our lives. Sept. 26
Instrumental Jazzwomen: Compilation of Sight and Sound
Natalie Boeyink, jazz coordinator and lecturer at UNCW, is an accomplished musician in her own right. Her presentation will take us through the history of all-female bands and women band leaders, composers and instrumentalists. This is a most informative and entertaining session that you will be sure to enjoy. Oct. 3
Resiliency re: Adverse Childhood Experiences and Other Negative Experiences
Negative experiences in childhood have lasting effects on one’s health and social outcomes. Mebane Boyd, coordinator of the Resiliency Task Force, will talk about lessening the impact of negative experiences by building resilience in children, and also in caregivers, schools, first responders and our community. Oct. 10
Paws4People
Kyria Henry, founder and executive director of paws4people and instructor for the Service Dog Training Program at UNCW, will speak about her organization and experiences. Paws4people is a national nonprofit, headquartered in Wilmington, which raises, trains and places certified and insured assistant dogs with veterans and dependents, civilians and adolescents living with disabilities.
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Sept. 12 to Nov. 21 Eleven Sessions: 10 a.m. – noon • $66 Co-chaired by Bill Stewart and Pat McCarthy with committee: Owen Wexler, Herb Strickler, Paul Stone, Greg Stone
The Advocacy Project Explained
Barbara Fitzsimmons, board member of the Advocacy Project, will discuss her recent trip to Nepal to help a group of women set up their own business. These women all lost loved ones to political violence and are trying to support their families by selling their needlework. Barbara will discuss the background of conflict in Nepal and the actions of family members to move forward with help from this international organization. Oct. 24 Gettysburg National Military Park OLLI at UNCW Program Coordinator Amy Keith will discuss the history of the Gettysburg National Military Park, which protects and interprets the landscape of the July 1863 Battle of Gettysburg. Located in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, this National Park commemorates the pivotal, epic battle of the American Civil War. Learn a bit about the battle, the development of the cemetery and the park, and more about visiting the park today. Oct. 31
Human Interest Stories
Please join us as Plato member Dick Myerson leads the audience in discussion of families, friends and acquaintances who have made a difference in our lives with stories of courage, humor and uniqueness. Audience participation is strongly encouraged. Nov. 7
Legalization of Marijuana: Pleasure for Individuals, But Pain(?) for Society
The legalization of recreational marijuana is proceeding state by state at a rapid pace. Most of our public knowledge of the effects, both good and bad, is anecdotal. We will share what is known, the positives and the risks. Nov. 14
A Changed Perspective of Easter Seals from Lives Touched
For Elizabeth DeBiasi, the arrival of her first child more than 16 years ago would lead her family on an unexpected course. She will share her own story of life with a special needs child and how Easter Seals has supported her family as well as many others with challenges. Nov. 21
STEM and Sports: An Oxymoron?
Herb Strickler, PLATO member, will talk about numerous applications of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) in sports including use of drones, GPS, special cameras, Fitbits, Sky Caddy, geocaching and other electronic/computer devices. New video/digital techniques using analytics/ statistics can aid teams and individual athletic performance in all sports.
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Science and Environmental Academy (SEA) and Coffee meets weekly to present relevant topics from the fields of science and the environment. UNCW professors and knowledgeable community presenters share their expertise and offer opportunities for enjoyable interaction in a friendly, relaxed setting. Thursdays, Sept. 19 – Nov. 21 10 sessions • 10 a.m. – noon • $60 Chaired by Dick and Sue Hayes Committee Members: Meredith Glicksman, Donna Howard, Diane Linkfield, Valerie Robertson, Eric Robinson and Sue Zarutskie Sept. 19
Spiders and Insects and Mites (Oh My) Uninvited Guests in Our Homes Matt Bertone, Extension Associate, Plant Disease and Insect Clinic, North Carolina State University Dr. Bertone will discuss common arthropods (insects, arachnids and relatives) found in homes, including both pest and non-pest species. Special attention will be given to spiders, which are among the most common groups of arthropods found in homes. Sept. 26 El Niño and La Niña: What Are the Connections? Lawrence B. Cahoon, Ph.D., Professor, Biology and Marine Biology, UNC Wilmington Climate events in the tropical Pacific Ocean are now known to have significant effects on weather elsewhere in the world. Moreover, the so-called ENSO cycle (El Niño–Southern Oscillation) is the most significant climate oscillation aside from global seasonality. Explore the ocean-atmosphere connections underlying these phenomena, their impacts on the southeastern U.S. and the implications for global climate.
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Oct. 3 Resilience in Our Tree Canopy Lloyd Singleton, Director, New Hanover County Cooperative Extension and Arboretum As we experience more extreme weather conditions, including high winds and rainfall, we can prepare and adapt. Some tree species exhibit greater wind tolerance and adaptability to extreme soil conditions, including “wet feet.” Regular, proper evaluation and maintenance of trees can mitigate damage by removing diseased or at-risk branches prior to wind pruning. Trees are the most valuable vertical component of the landscape for ecosystem services; we should plan and budget accordingly. Oct. 10 Icebergs and Climate Till Wagner, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Physics and Physical Oceanography, UNCW Till Wagner, having recently returned from leading an expedition to study sea ice melt, will talk about the Southern and Northern polar oceans and why they are so fundamentally different. In the South, the Antarctic is a landmass covered with thick glaciers, whereas in the North, the Arctic, you have open seas that freeze over with a thin layer of ice. This difference is very important as we try to understand the global climate and sea level rise.
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Oct. 17 Green Building Jessica Wilson, USGBC Carolinas Community Manager and South Atlantic Hospitality Market Development Specialist Ms. Wilson will share the historical timeline of sustainable construction and operations best practices for commercial construction, residential spaces and community building. The importance of language and terms in moving environmental conversations forward will also be discussed. Oct. 24
Marine Mammals and Noise: What We Do and Do Not Know D. Ann Pabst, Ph.D., Professor, Marine Mammalogy, UNCW Department of Biology and Marine Biology Cetaceans (whales, dolphins and porpoises) are acoustic animals, relying upon sound to navigate their world. Human activities introduce sound into that environment through multiple activities, including shipping, seismic exploration and the use of sonar. This presentation will investigate what we know, and do not know, about the impact of anthropogenic sound on cetaceans. Oct. 31 North Carolina Coastal Federation Tracy Skrabal, SE Regional Manager/Coastal Scientist, North Carolina Coastal Federation This overview of the Coastal Federation presentation will include discussion of current initiatives, legislation and issues in coastal North Carolina. These include living shorelines measures for estuarine shoreline stabilization, increasing NC’s investments in oyster mariculture and restoration, offshore drilling and seismic testing, climate resiliency efforts in NC, water quality challenges, and solutions and current efforts to control emerging industrial contamination of our drinking water and environment in NC. The presentation will include opportunities for Q & A with the audience on coastal issues of concern.
Nov. 7 The Perils of Antibiotic Use Paul F. Kamitsuka, M.D., D.T.M.&H., Infectious Diseases Consultant, Wilmington Health Hospital Epidemiologist, New Hanover Regional Medical Center Clinical Associate Professor, UNC Most of us regard antibiotics as “miracle drugs.” Without question, antibiotics save countless lives each year. But antibiotics can also be dangerous. Sadly, more than 50 percent of antibiotics are prescribed either inappropriately or improperly. How can we as healthcare consumers protect ourselves from improper use of antibiotics and the adverse consequences that may result? This talk provides simple guidelines for when antibiotic use is, and is not, appropriate, and underscore the reasons why this issue is so important. Nov. 14
Renewable Energy: Discussion of Types, Supplies, Issues and Future Roger Shew, Lecturer, UNCW Departments of Earth and Ocean Sciences and Environmental Studies Renewable energy resources have grown in recent years and are now cost-competitive per Kwh to most fossil fuels. The rise is mostly fueled by wind and solar in the U.S. New technologies and falling costs are critical to this change. We will look at current and projected future supplies as well as the issues surrounding these resources from offshore wind to onshore solar, wind and other supplies. We will also consider their potential to replace fossil fuels and the issues surrounding this transformation. Nov. 21 Bioprospecting Algae for New Drug Therapies Jennifer R. McCall, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Clinical Research, UNCW School of Nursing Algae in the ocean produce a myriad of compounds, and represent a relatively undiscovered source for new drugs. This talk will focus on the use of a bioassay-driven approach to look for therapeutic potential, which can then lead to new antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory drug development.
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Thinking on Thursdays is a society held in Brunswick County to discuss meaningful subjects. Thursdays, Oct. 10 – Nov. 14 Six sessions: 10 a.m. – noon • $36
Chaired by Suzanne Kaminski with Susan Roscher
Oct. 10
The History and Timeline of Leland, NC
Oct. 31
The Physics of Music
with Brenda Bozeman
with PLATO member Doug Wille
Did you know that Leland was just incorporated in 1989? Did you know that Smith, owner of Belvedere Plantation, was a great friend of George Washington’s, and it is believed that Washington ate lunch under an old oak tree down by the river? Brenda Bozeman, Mayor for the Town of Leland and a lifelong resident of the area, will address these questions and more.
Sound is a wave propagating in air. Doug Wille will teach us how sound is created, what physical means there are to create sound and how sound becomes music. Then the structure of musical scales is described and finally, how musical instruments function.
Oct. 17
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The Stuff of Memories
with Julian Keith, Ph.D. Julian Keith will provide an overview of recent discoveries by neuroscientists about how the brain manages various kinds of memories and why some kinds of information is hard to remember while other things seem impossible to forget. Keith graduated from UNCW in 1983 with majors in psychology and philosophy and religion. He teaches courses on a broad range of topics in psychology and neuroscience and is a recipient of the Chancellor’s Teaching Excellence Award, the Board of Trustees Teaching Excellence Award, and the 2015 UNCW Distinguished Teaching Professorship. Oct. 24
The Natural History of North Carolina
with Sam Marshall Sam Marshall, horticulture extension agent in Brunswick County, will talk about the geographic and geological gem that is North Carolina. He will explore the three different regions with a focus on the coastal plain and discuss, in depth, the different plant communities and geographical oddities that make up the Eastern part of the state. He will discuss the role that gardeners can play in establishing native habitat that has been lost due to urbanization and habitat fragmentation.
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The Plant Paradox: Positive and Negative Effects of Plants on Our Health
The plants we commonly eat are very complex. In addition to lifesustaining nutrients, plants produce biochemicals designed to protect them from environmental insults and predators like insects. For us, these plant defenses can be both good and bad for our health. Join Heidi Kaufman, clinical nutritionist and certified diabetes educator, to learn how we can enhance the positive and avoid or reduce our exposure to the unhealthy properties in the common plants we eat every day. Nov. 14
Heritage Breed Farms and the Mangalitsa Pig
with Cindy Geppert Cindy Geppert, owner of St. Helena Farm 17 in St. Helena, NC, will discuss how she and her husband operate a small farm-to-table business and why they chose the exquisite Mangalitsa pig over other heritage breed animals. The discussion will include an overview of how people with no previous animal farming experience can build a successful operation as well as the steps they took to make this dream come true.
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STEM SOCIETY S CIEN C E, T EC H N OLOGY, E NGI NE E R I NG, MATHE MATICS STEM provides the knowledge needed to understand the technology-dense environment of today’s complex world. STEM Society is most enjoyed by people with an interest in science and a willingness to expand their understanding of the physical world. STEM Society challenges participants with complex topics and some mathematical reasoning. Sessions are led by guest faculty as well as OLLI members with backgrounds in STEM fields. Fridays, Sept. 20 – Oct. 25 Six sessions: 1 – 3 p.m. • $36 Sept. 20 The Fibonacci Numbers
led by Hanns Ewald, M.Math. The Fibonacci numbers, named after a 13th century Italian mathematician, were known in India as early as 200 BCE. They are such a fertile ground for research that they command their own journal, The Fibonacci Quarterly. Enjoy an introduction to their mathematical properties and examples of their appearances in geometry, music, nature and technology. Sept. 27
The Wonder of Glass
led by John LaSala, Ph.D. We live in a world of glass – your TV screen, your car windshield, your Pyrex bakeware, your beer stein and even the optical fiber that delivers your news – these and countless artifacts of modern life contain glass. In this class you will learn how properties and forms of glass are engineered, characterized and manufactured to meet the needs of modern life. You will also learn why, as declared in 1995 by Nobel Prize winner Philip W. Anderson: “The deepest and most interesting unsolved problem in solid state theory is probably the theory of the nature of glass and the glass transition.” Oct. 4
Cryptography in the Digital Age
led by Jim Glasenapp Alice wants to send a message to Bob that is encrypted so that Eve(sdropper) can’t read it. First she converts her plaintext to a binary string (e.g., ASCII code). Then she has a choice of two basic paradigms: a symmetric scheme wherein she and Bob use the same agreed upon binary key to encrypt and decrypt the message, or an asymmetric scheme using one key to encrypt and different but related key to decrypt. We will see what keys are and how they work. We will look at a typical symmetric block cypher and then consider the RSA asymmetric public key system. Both systems have weaknesses. We’ll see how a hybrid system overcomes those, at least until quantum computers become practical! Then we’ll have to turn to quantum cryptography.
Oct. 11
Johannes Kepler: When Astronomy Became a Science
led by Kip Nygren In 1600, an Austrian high school mathematics teacher, astrologer and accomplished practical astronomer named Johannes Kepler (15711630) became an assistant to the greatest naked eye astronomer in history, Tycho Brahe. With Tycho’s data, Kepler began his attempts to plot the orbit of Mars. His dogged persistence in this task over several years is one of the great stories of the scientific revolution. Kepler’s efforts will lead to Kepler’s three laws of planetary motion, to the establishment of astronomy as a science and to Newton’s formulation of his law of gravitation. Oct. 18
Calculus
led by Doug Wille Examine the origins of calculus and how it was developed historically. Learn about the personalities involved, including Leibnitz and Newton, and their famous feud in the context of their historical era. Oct. 25
GenX
led by George Malone Come hear a basic introduction to the substance known as GenX. The presentation includes some background on its chemistry, uses, sources and the current state of knowledge about its environmental interactions - including possible health risks.
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THE PUBLIC ISSUES FORUM
Coordinating Committee: Dave Morison, Chair, Sue Patterson, Rich Cooper, Alan Armstrong, Don Messer, Bruce Jordan Second and fourth Mondays, Sept. 9 – Dec. 9 Seven sessions • 1 – 3 p.m. • $50 The Public Issues Forum is for those interested in gaining a deeper understanding of major political, economic and societal issues. When speakers provide them, short background articles will be provided. Members are encouraged to read a book or articles on the subject. The format may include lectures by UNCW faculty or other experts, book discussions, viewing of certain public affairs programs and presentations by members. Presentations are followed by facilitated discussion. Sept. 9
Attracting High-Tech Businesses
Craig S. Galbraith, professor of management at UNCW and director of the Office of Innovation and Commercialization, will discuss the six main factors that draw high-tech businesses to a regional economic area when they pick a community for relocation or expansion. He will discuss how the greater Wilmington area stacks up against the competition on the six factors. Sept. 23
Cape Fear Future
Natalie English, president and CEO of the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce, will discuss Cape Fear Future, the Chamber’s flagship program to promote economic development and ensure the prosperity of the region. The initiative aims to leverage existing assets to build a community where knowledge-sector workers would like to live.
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Our Changing Streets
Using Ted Talks, Forum member Don Messer will speak about the changing types of streets in our cities. Janette Sadik-Khan, transportation commissioner of New York City, shares projects that have reshaped street life in the five boroughs, including pedestrian zones in Times Square, high-performance buses and a 6,000-cycle-strong bike share. Her mantra: Do bold experiments that are cheap to try out. Some of these ideas could apply here in Wilmington as the area grows. Oct. 28
Deficit, Debt, Tax Cut and Tariffs
UNCW Assistant Professor of Economics Daniel Soques, Ph.D. will speak on several topics including “whatever happened to the deficit”? Consider the current status and impact of the tax cuts and trade wars on the deficit and the growing national debt. Nov. 11
Nuclear Energy (Veterans Day)
Derek Bass, G.E. Nuclear Lead Systems Engineer and an officer of the local chapter of the American Nuclear Society, will speak about the outlook for nuclear energy given the desire to eliminate carbon-based energy generation, improvements in nuclear technology, accumulation of scientific data regarding the safety and health risks, and practical economics of our energy-driven societies. Nov. 25
The State of Political Discourse
Richard K. Olsen, Ph.D., Professor and Department Chair of the Communications Studies at UNCW, will speak on the state of political discourse. Can issues be debated under the current state of discourse? How can we improve it? Dec. 9
Transportation Issues in this Area
D. Chad Kimes, PE, Deputy Division Engineer, NC Department of Transportation in the Wilmington office, will speak about how new and improved roads, airports and rail systems get planned and budgeted for in North Carolina. He will include the process for deciding which projects get funded over others.
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Special-interest forums are thought-provoking discussions led by OLLI member volunteers and special guests. The forums are smaller than the societies, and many require prereading on the assigned topic. Forum participants are encouraged to suggest topics, lead the discussion on topics of special interest to them and help develop the agenda for future forum sessions. Please note: Participants must have email to receive class materials.
AMERICAN PRESIDENTS Third Wednesdays, Sept. 18 – Nov. 20 Three sessions • 10 a.m. – noon • $24
FRIDAY FORUM
chaired by Bruce Myers First and third Fridays, Sept. 6 – Dec. 6 Seven sessions • 10 a.m. – noon • $50 The Friday Forum is a program for individuals who seek adventures in collaborative learning and informed discussion. Each member of the group becomes a vital contributor to the learning experience and is expected to lead a session after two semesters of attendance. The objective is to have group members increase their knowledge of major issues facing us in the 21st century.
Explore the myths, realities and challenges in the lives of former American presidents. Session leaders will present their research and lead a discussion. Participants commit to reading one biography or related article from a list of suggested sources provided in advance by each presenter. Sept. 18
Harrison and Tyler led by Bruce Myers
Oct. 16
Polk led by Jim Horan
Nov. 20
Taylor and Fillmore led by Spencer Weig
Sept. 6
The Value of Human Life: Ethics, Evidence and Policy led by Don Anderson
Sept. 20
Americans Left Behind in the Global Economy led by Ed Demarco
Oct. 4
The Freedom of Information Act After 50 Years led by Jim Horan
Oct. 18
Legalized Marijuana: the Pleasure for Individuals, the Pain(?) for Society led by Murray Sherman
Nov. 1
Banking and the Federal Reserve: What Interest Rates Are You Really Paying? led by Bud Dealey
Nov. 15
Become a Pilot: How and Why Do We Take to the Skies? led by James McNally
Dec. 6
Blinded by Science: Is Science Overstepping its Boundaries? led by Bill Ahlberg
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WORLD WAR II FORUM (1945) chaired by Cort Barnes Wednesdays, Sept. 4 – Dec. 4 Five sessions • 10 a.m. – noon • $40
The World War II Forum will present the last year of WWII with the following topics. Attendees are welcome and encouraged to become presenters on these topics. Some of the topics have been assigned but are negotiable! These topics will be presented in order with the associated presenters. Sept. 4
Italy Stalemate and Yugoslavia - Sept. 1944, led by Mike Roberts
Oct. 2
Iwo Jima - Feb. 1945, led by Ron Henderson Firebombing of Japan, led by Cort Barnes
Oct. 30
Okinawa – March 1945, led by Andy Marhevsky Yalta Conference – Feb. 1945, led by Don Messer Russian Red Tide, led by Mike Roberts
Dec. 4
Fall of Berlin and German Surrender – May 1945, led by Mo Levy A-bombs and Surrender of Japan – Aug. 1945, led by Andy Logothetis
AMERICAN WOMEN OF VALOR:
Nancy Nail and Barbara Waxman, Co-chairs Joan Willey, Patricia Kopchick, Kathleen Berkeley and Barbara Waxman Second Tuesdays, Sept. 10, Nov. 12 and Dec. 10 No class on Oct. 8 Three sessions • 2 – 4 p.m. • $24 In each session, a knowledgeable discussion leader who has researched her chosen woman of valor will speak on themes and patterns in that woman’s life and work using a variety of biographical and autobiographical sources. Discussion, questions and comments by participants are important aspects of the sessions. Sept. 10
Louisa May Alcott: Poet, Playwright, Nurse, Civil War Veteran presented by Rebecca Taylor
Nov. 12
Col. Ruby Bradley: Nurse, POW, Heroine presented by Patricia Kopchick
Dec. 10
Marian Wright Edelman: Children’s Advocate presented by Nancy Nail
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AMERICAN HISTORY FORUM: FROM THE ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION TO THE CONFEDERACY AND BEYOND, 1837-1877
Clauston Jenkins Mondays, Sept. 16, 30, Oct. 14 and 21 Four sessions • 1 – 3 p.m.* (except Oct. 14 luncheon) • $50 Includes lunch on October 14 Go beyond biography to delve into the political, economic, technological and social forces that swept through America between 1837 and 1877. A period of weak presidents: (Martin Van Buren [“Martin Van Ruin”], John Tyler [“His Accidency”], James Buchanan [generally considered the worst president], Andrew Johnson [impeached by Congress], and Rutherford B. Hayes [“His Fraudulency”]), it was also a time in which the country doubled its landmass under James K. Polk, endured an economic depression, absorbed a huge influx of immigrants from Europe and Asia, struggled to find a compromise to the problem of chattel slavery and, when that failed, endured a Civil War and failed reconstruction. The sessions of this forum will focus not on Civil War battles, but on the fundamental issues that roiled American society and the way these were resolved or left unresolved. It was a colorful time in our history – with problems eerily reminiscent of some we have today – when campaign vitriol was at its height and senators came to blows on the Senate floor. Join us for an in-depth study of our country’s history! A special treat for the participants in this forum will be the luncheon on Oct. 14, featuring Chris Fonvielle, speaking on the topic of politics during the Civil War. The cost of the luncheon is included in the Forum registration price. Sept. 16
1837-1845, led Clauston Jenkins
Sept. 30
1845-1860, led Jim Horan
Oct. 14
Special Session: Politics During the Civil War *Noon – 1:30 p.m. Location: Terraces at Sir Tyler Luncheon with esteemed historian Chris Fonvielle, Ph.D.
Oct. 21
1865-1877, led by Joanna Clancy
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LANGUAGE FORUM
Chaired by Stan McLeroy Committee members Amanda Boomershine, Cleve Callison, Eleni Pappamihiel, Janet Stiegler and Louis St. Peter Second and Fourth Fridays, Sept. 13 – Nov. 22 Six sessions • 10 a.m. – noon • $50 The Language Forum presents relevant topics of historical and present-day significance on the development, evolution and usage of languages. UNCW professors and other knowledgeable individuals share their expertise and create a forum for discussion. We welcome suggestions for future topics and speakers. Sept. 13
Franco-Amerindian Linguistic Exchanges and Cross-Cultural Encounters Scott Juall, Ph.D., Professor of French and Francophone Studies, UNCW
When the French established Atlantic coastal colonies in the 16th century, they communicated with native Floridians using signs and gestures, and later with interpreters. These encounters led to developments in the sciences of understanding and describing other cultures. We’ll explore these topics via colonial travel narratives, maps and visual arts representing French-Amerindian interactions and the complexities of native Floridian lifestyle. Sept. 27
Sound and Sense: How Does a Poem Mean? Cleve Callison, Ph.D., English, retired station manager WHQR Public Radio, Wilmington
Poets use sentence structure, poetic forms, denotation and connotation, figurative language, and a host of other techniques. We’ll look at word choice, especially the use of sound, to give richness and depth. We’ll consider some short speaker-selected poems, and some poems suggested by participants. Oct. 11
Oct. 25
The Anthropology of Gender and Language Bill Alexander, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Cultural Anthropology, UNCW
Gender is a major topic of interest in linguistic anthropology and sociolinguistics. Look at the many ways gender roles, expectations and identities are performed, expressed and even resisted through the use of language. Nov. 8
Hearing Loss, Disability and American Sign Language Susan King Lanier, MS, RID-CT, Licensed Interpreter for Deaf and Hearing persons, Instructor of ASL
Hearing loss affects more than 35 million people in the U.S. today, and more people are learning American Sign Language (ASL) to communicate, interact and build relationships with the deaf community. ASL is not only the crux of daily communication for the deaf community in all walks of life, it is also the basis of a unique culture whose members view themselves as able to do what they want in the world, not ones with a disability. Nov. 22
Birth and Death of Languages Eleni Pappamihiel, Ph.D., Bilingual Education and English as a Second Language, Professor, College of Education, UNCW
Just like animals, languages - especially indigenous ones can become endangered and even die out completely. New languages are also born. We’ll discuss these processes and how they are affecting some specific indigenous languages, including Navajo, and about how pidgins and creoles have been spawned within the U.S. and other countries.
Nonverbal Communication Lauren Rogers, E.S.L. Program Manager at Cape Fear Literacy Council
Nonverbal communication comes into play in all of our daily interactions, but certain gestures, facial expressions or body language can be easily misinterpreted when you are dealing with language and cultural barriers. Explore the difference between universal gestures and those from a specific culture or region. Discuss several of the international populations here in Wilmington and some of their experiences navigating American culture.
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ANNUAL HOLIDAY WINE TASTING Wednesday, Dec. 11 • 6 – 8 p.m. $45 Join us for our ninth annual OLLI Wine Society Holiday Wine Tasting. This program will be led again by Planning Committee member John Tufano, who will present six specially selected Austrian wines, all of which befit a holiday tasting. Enjoy savory hors d’oeuvres and a dinner which will enhance your wine tasting experience and make the evening a festive time to share with fellow OLLI members.
THREE MONTHLY TASTINGS Wednesdays • 6 – 8 p.m. Program A – Sept. 11, Oct. 23, Nov. 13 Program B – Sept. 25, Oct. 30, Nov. 20 $80 Paired with delectable bites by UNCW’s chef
A New York State of Wine Program A – Sept. 11/Program B – Sept. 25 A little-known fact: New York is the No. 3 wine-producing state in the U.S., according to the Wine Institute. With five diverse wine growing areas, 1,631 vineyards and 390+ wineries calling it home, it should be no surprise that the Empire State has been named Wine Enthusiast’s 2017 Wine Region of the Year. Join Wine Society Members John Tufano and Don Brisson and “Step out of your West Coast comfort zone” and taste some wines from Upstate New York’s Finger Lakes Region and the East End of Long Island.
Wines from South Africa Program A – Oct. 23/Program B – Oct. 30 Join local Sommelier Shawn Underwood as he educates us on the viniculture of South African wines. Underwood will acquaint us with the first planting of vineyards by the Dutch East India Trading Company through the turmoil of isolation during the Apartheid and the Vine Improvement Programme that has brought the South African wine industry to the forefront of viticulture today. The OLLI Wine Society offers educational programming for those interested in learning about the many aspects of wine. Discover more about your own palate and preferences. Tastings typically include five to six varietals to sample with light snacks, as well as enlightening presentations and score sheets for taking notes.
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Training Day! Program A – Nov. 13/Program B – Nov. 20 Great wine comes from great grapes, and today great producers consider themselves to be ‘wine growers’ as opposed to ‘winemakers.’ Every region in the world has different climatic conditions that require special attention to the details of how vines are trained, and the success of a vintage is every bit as dependent on the viticulturally techniques employed as to what Mother Nature throws at the vingerons. Come taste and learn as Certified Wine Educator Michael Lane explains how vine training and canopy management affects the wine that ends up in your glass!
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BRUNSWICK COUNTY WINE TASTINGS Thursdays, Sept. 26 and Nov. 14 • 6 – 8 p.m. Location: Blossoms Restaurant in Magnolia Greens $60 Food pairings by Chef Vernon of Blossoms Restaurant Both sessions are led by Michael Lane, Certified Wine Educator, Certified Sommelier and Epiphany Wine Company representative.
Current Events and Dark Shadows Thursday, Sept. 26 • 6 – 8 p.m. Wine lovers know that great wine comes from great grapes. Climate has everything to do with determining the quality of a vintage—having the right levels of sunlight, moisture and temperature are critical. Many of the world’s greatest wine regions have climates that are positively affected by ocean currents and mountain ranges in ways most people fail to realize. Michael Lane will explain how the climates of such famous regions as Bordeaux, Rioja, Washington and Mendoza are shaped.
Sommelier’s Tips for Wine and Food Pairings: Finding the Right Balance Thursday, Nov. 14 • 6 – 8 p.m. A key principle of the best pairing practices is to understand both the food and the wine being served. It’s all about finding the right balance so neither food nor wine overpowers the other. Lane will share some tips for finding that balance. He’ll also explain some of his favorite hacks for rewriting pairing rules. And remember, when a food and wine combination please you, it’s a good choice!
SAVE THE DATE COLLEGE DAY 2019 Saturday, Nov. 16 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
BEER APPRECIATION The Art of Beer Distribution with Coastal Beverage Company Wednesday, Nov. 13 1 – 3 p.m. • $20 Learn how independent, local beer distributors provide variety and access to consumers by being the indispensable buffer between brewers and retailers, preventing dangerous practices and delivering unprecedented consumer choice, variety and safety. Participate in a discussion about the craft beer explosion and its impact on the industry. This session will offer a tour of the distribution facility as well as sampling of some of Coastal Beverage’s newest product offerings. This program is like the class presented during spring 2019.
A Philosophy that Drives the Brewing Tradition with the Flying Machine Brewery Wednesday, Oct. 16 12:30 – 2 p.m. • $20 Join our class at Flying Machine Brewing Company to learn how this brewery blends the old world and the new world through innovation, technique and tradition. Participants will learn about FM’s processes for making ales, lagers and mixed culture fermentation beers. The brewery’s journey from concept to construction to opening day to the future will also be discussed. Class includes a brewery tour and beer samples.
Experience and celebrate the liberal arts when UNCW’s College of Arts and Sciences presents its 17th annual College Day program. The college’s faculty encourages a love of learning and provides students with the tools to become lifelong learners. It is in this spirit that the college faculty invites the community
to come to “college” for a day. Attend four classes, choosing among those offered in the humanities, the arts, social sciences and the sciences. Linger after class to chat with a professor, enjoy a tasty, mid-day lunch break and enjoy a fall day on the beautifully landscaped grounds of UNCW!
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LUMINA THEATER • FISHER STUDENT CENTER The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UNCW presents the 2019-20 season of Met Opera Live in HD, the Metropolitan Opera’s award-winning series of live transmissions. It features 10 productions and live interviews with cast, crew, production and other behind-thescenes extras. All performances are shown in high-definition. Shows are in UNCW Lumina Theater, subtitled in English and feature a guest lecture 45 minutes prior to the broadcast. Distinguished guest speakers include local opera lover Jerry Nolan, as well as UNCW Department of Music professors Nancy King, Barry Salwen and Helena Spencer.
Individual Tickets: $20 OLLI members, $24 nonmembers SEASON TICKET SPECIAL OFFER! $220 includes all 10 operas, a wine and cheese reception to kick off the season and a one-year OLLI membership. 2019-20 operas are generously sponsored by Cambridge Village of Wilmington.
PUCCINI • TURANDOT
GLASS • AKHNATEN
Met Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducts Franco Zeffirelli’s celebrated production of Turandot, which stars Christine Goerke in the title role of the icy Chinese princess who has renounced all men. Roberto Aronica sings Calàf, the suitor who risks his head for her hand and sings the famed aria “Nessun dorma.” Eleonora Buratto is the slave girl Liù, and James Morris is Calàf’s long-lost father, Timur.
Phelim McDermott, whose productions include the hugely successful Satyagraha by Philip Glass, returns to the Met with a new staging of Glass’s Akhnaten, conducted by Karen Kamensek in her Met debut. Anthony Roth Costanzo sings the title role of the Egyptian pharaoh who attempted to inspire his people to adopt a new religion, abandoning the worship of the old gods for that of a single deity. In her Met debut, J’Nai Bridges sings the role of Nefertiti, Akhnaten’s bride, and Dísella Lárusdóttir is Queen Tye, the pharaoh’s mother.
Saturday, Oct. 12 • 1 – 4:30 p.m.
MASSENET • MANON
Saturday, Oct. 26 • 1 – 5:15 p.m. Manon’s story - from innocent country girl to celebrated courtesan to destitute prisoner - is one of the great tragic tales in literature and music. Lisette Oropesa stars as the irresistible title character, the tragic beauty who yearns for the finer things in life, in Laurent Pelly’s revealing production. Michael Fabiano is the besotted Chevalier des Grieux, whose desperate love for Manon proves their undoing. Maurizio Benini conducts Massenet’s sensual score.
PUCCINI • MADAMA BUTTERFLY Saturday, Nov. 9 • 1 – 4:30 p.m.
Hui He stars as Cio-Cio-San, the devoted geisha who gives everything for the American naval officer Pinkerton, sung by Andrea Carè. Elizabeth DeShong is her devoted companion Suzuki, and Plácido Domingo adds another role to his remarkable repertoire, singing “Sharpless” for the first time. Pier Giorgio Morandi conducts Anthony Minghella’s beautiful, atmospheric production. 34
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BERG • WOZZECK
Saturday, Jan. 11 • 1 – 3 p.m. Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducts William Kentridge’s new production of Alban Berg’s expressionistic masterpiece Wozzeck, regarded for its intense emotional power and brilliant score as one of the most significant operas of the 20th century. Composed during and in the aftermath of World War I, Berg’s dark exploration of a soldier besieged by the evils of society is staged by Kentridge in a ramshackle warren of stairs, ramps, discarded furniture and debris. His own theatrically animated charcoal drawings, along with other projected drawings, maps and film clips, evoke a nightmarish world. Peter Mattei makes his role debut as Wozzeck opposite Elza van den Heever as Marie, the mother of his child. Singing the roles of Wozzeck’s tormentors are Christopher Ventris as the Drum-Major, Gerhard Siegel as the Captain, and Christian Van Horn as the Doctor. Andrew Staples makes his Met debut as Andres.
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THE GERSHWINS • PORGY AND BESS
PUCCINI • TOSCA
By George Gershwin, DuBose and Dorothy Heyward, and Ira Gershwin
Saturday, April 11 • 1 – 4:20 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 1 • 1 – 4:45 p.m.
Sir David McVicar’s bold staging of Puccini’s operatic thriller returns to the Live in HD series after its acclaimed broadcast in 2017. This time, star soprano Anna Netrebko is the passionate title diva, opposite Brian Jagde as her lover, the idealistic painter Mario Cavaradossi. Michael Volle is the menacing Baron Scarpia, the evil chief of police. Bertrand de Billy conducts the electrifying score, which features some of Puccini’s most memorable melodies.
The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess returns to the Met for the first time since 1990, in a new production directed by James Robinson in his company debut. America’s “folk opera,” as the 1935 creators described it, tells the story of disabled beggar Porgy, sung by Eric Owens, and his love for the drug-addicted Bess, portrayed by Angel Blue. David Robertson conducts a stellar cast that also includes Donovan Singletary as fisherman Jake, Golda Schultz as his wife Clara, Latonia Moore as the bereaved widow Serena, Frederick Ballentine as drug dealer Sportin’ Life, Alfred Walker as the brutal stevedore Crown, and Denyce Graves as Maria, town matriarch and operator of the local cook-shop. Infused with the timeless melodies of the much-loved classics “Summertime,” “It Ain’t Necessarily So,” “Bess, You Is My Woman Now,” “I Got Plenty o’ Nuttin,” and “My Man’s Gone Now,” the new co-production was hailed as a triumph at its premiere in London earlier this year.
HANDEL • AGRIPPINA
DONIZETTI • MARIA STUARDA Saturday, May 23* 1 – 4:15 p.m. • *Encore
Donizetti’s drama, focused on the political and personal rivalry between two queens, returns to the Met with Diana Damrau as the doomed Mary, Queen of Scots, and Jamie Barton as her rival, Queen Elizabeth I. Stephen Costello sings the role of Mary’s lover, Leicester; Andrzej Filończyk is the chancellor Cecil; and Michele Pertusi sings the Earl Talbot. Maurizio Benini conducts Sir David McVicar’s sweeping production.
Saturday, Feb. 29 • 1 – 5:15 p.m. In the Met’s first-ever performances of Agrippina, Handel’s satire of sex and power politics, Sir David McVicar reconceives a production he originally created for the Monnaie in Brussels in 2000, evoking a scandalous world in which the Roman Empire never fell but simply kept going, right up to the present. Holding a distorted mirror to contemporary society as Handel did when he staged this opera, the production presents the corrupt intrigues of the political classes, brought to life by Joyce DiDonato as the power-hungry empress Agrippina, Brenda Rae as the scheming, seductive Poppea, and Kate Lindsey as the feckless teenager Nerone. Iestyn Davies portrays the ambitious officer Ottone, and Matthew Rose is the emperor Claudius, on whose vacated throne Agrippina is determined to install her son. Renowned for his interpretations of the Baroque repertoire, Harry Bicket conducts.
WAGNER • DER FLIEGENDE HOLLÄNDER Saturday, March 14 • 1 – 3:45 p.m.
François Girard, whose mystical, blood-drenched vision for Wagner’s Parsifal became one of the Met’s most intensely visceral highlights in recent seasons, turns to another Wagnerian masterpiece, Der Fliegende Holländer, conducted by Valery Gergiev. For the first time at the Met, Sir Bryn Terfel sings the role of the mysterious Dutchman, condemned to roam the seas for eternity, with Anja Kampe as the devoted Senta, whose love can set him free. In a nod to Senta’s obsession with a portrait of the legendary title seafarer, the Met stage is transformed into a colossal oil painting. Franz-Josef Selig portrays Senta’s father Daland, Sergey Skorokhodov takes on the role of the huntsman Erik, David Portillo sings the Steersman, and Mihoko Fujimura is Senta’s nurse Mary.
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London Theatre Broadcasts The Best of London Theatre Broadcast to the Big Screen Recorded live in London’s National Theatre and shown in high definition. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Transmissions take place in the OLLI building classroom. Tickets – $18 OLLI Members • $20 General Public • $10 Students/Youth • $6 UNCW Students with I.D.
THE LEHMAN TRILOGY
SMALL ISLAND
by Stefano Massini, adapted by Ben Power directed by Sam Mendes
adapted by Helen Edmundson based on the novel by Andrea Levy
Friday, Sept. 13 • 1 – 5 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 1 • 1 – 4:30 p.m.
The story of a family and a company that changed the world, told in three parts on a single evening.
Andrea Levy’s Orange Prize-winning novel Small Island comes to life in an epic new theatre adaptation.
Academy Award-winner Sam Mendes (Skyfall, The Ferryman) directs Simon Russell Beale, Adam Godley and Ben Miles who play the Lehman Brothers, their sons and grandsons.
Small Island embarks on a journey from Jamaica to Britain, through the Second World War to 1948 – the year the HMT Empire Windrush docked at Tilbury, England.
On a cold September morning in 1844, a young man from Bavaria stands on a New York dockside, dreaming of a new life in the new world. He is joined by his two brothers and an American epic begins. 163 years later, the firm they establish – Lehman Brothers – spectacularly collapses into bankruptcy and triggers the largest financial crisis in history.
The play follows three intricately connected stories. Hortense yearns for a new life away from rural Jamaica, Gilbert dreams of becoming a lawyer and Queenie longs to escape her Lincolnshire roots. Hope and humanity meet stubborn reality as the play traces the tangled history of Jamaica and the UK. A company of 40 actors take to the stage of the National Theatre in London in this timely and moving story.
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VOLUNTEER LEADERS PAULA RICE................................... Academic Courses CLAUSTON JENKINS.................. American History Forum NANCY NAIL................................... Women of Valor BARBARA WAXMAN................... American Women of Valor GAYLE KERESEY.......................... First Ladies REBECCA TAYLOR...................... First Ladies STAN MCLEROY........................... Language and Linguistics JAMES PHILLIPS.......................... New Horizons Band DICK HAYES................................... SEA & Coffee SUE HAYES..................................... SEA & Coffee DOUG WILLE.................................. STEM Society BRUCE MYERS.............................. The Friday Forum DAVE MORISON............................ The Public Issues Forum SUZANNE KAMINSKI.................. Thinking on Thursday SUSAN ROSCHER........................ Thinking on Thursday BILL STEWART.............................. Thursday PLATO PAT MCCARTHY........................... Thursday PLATO ED DEMARCO................................ Tuesday PLATO BUZZ AMES.................................... Wine Society SUE CAUSE..................................... Wine Society CORT BARNES.............................. World War Forum
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ENIGMA VARIATIONS Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019 | 7:30 p.m.
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EVENT CALENDAR INDEX August
25 Three Wine Tastings B........................32
26 Met Opera: MANON............................34
26 Crime in the Cape Fear.......................13
25 Cruise Wrightsville Beach....................15
30 Mindfulness.......................................12
28 Fashionable Family 18th C................... 5
25 Women on Wednesdays......................21
30 Bald Head Island Tour.........................16
31 More than Just Location...................... 6
26 Brunswick County Wine Tasting............33
31 Rock and Pop Music...........................12
27 Cruise Wrightsville Beach....................15
November
September
30 Good Shepherd Center Tour.................19
1
NT Live: Small Island..........................36
October
4
Yoga for Balance................................18
Between Slavery and Freedom.............10
1
Cruise Wrightsville Beach....................15
4
Mah Jongg........................................19
5
Jazz History.......................................12
1
Foodie Tour.......................................20
5
Oakdale Cemetery Tour.......................16
6
Friday Forum.....................................29
2 Pharmacokinetics................................ 5
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Yoga for Balance................................18
9
Beowulf and Chaucer........................... 8
2
Modify with Lifestyle Logic..................18
7
Zionism and Modern Israel..................11
9
Women’s Suffrage Movement..............10
3
Our Coast........................................... 8
9
Met Opera: MADAMA BUTTERFLY.........34
9
Chair Yoga.........................................18
3
Philosophy as a Way of Life.................12
11 Beginner’s Spanish.............................. 8
9
Public Issues Forum...........................28
4
Cruise Wrightsville Beach....................15
12 Dinner: Master of Mayberry.................. 4
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Water Aerobics..................................18
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Story of Your Life................................. 6
13 Oakdale Cemetery Tour.......................16
10 American Women of Valor...................30
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Story of Your Life 2.............................. 6
13 Art of Beer Distribution.......................33
10 Gentle Yoga.......................................18
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Greenfield Lake Paddleboat Tour..........17
16 College Day.......................................33
10 Tuesdays with PLATO..........................22
10 Thinking on Thursdays........................26
19 Greenfield Lake Eco Tour.....................16
11 Three Wine Tastings A........................32
11 Greenfield Lake Paddleboat Tour..........17
19 Sacred Harp Singing...........................19
12 The Undetermined Country..................13
12 Met Opera: TURANDOT.......................34
23 Met Opera: AKHNATEN........................34
12 Gentle Yoga.......................................18
14 Lunch: America’s Uncivil Civil War......... 4
12 Thursdays with PLATO........................23
14 Russian Language............................... 8
December
13 Language Forum................................31
14 Keys to Well-Being.............................. 9
13 NT Live: Lehman Trilogy......................36
15 OLLI Literary Club............................... 7
16 American History Forum......................30
15 Travels to Australia.............................. 9
January
16 Birds of SE NC...................................15
15 Medication and the Older Adult............. 9
11 Met Opera: WOZZECK.........................34
17 Understanding Hearing Loss................14
15 Bald Head Island Tour.........................16
February
17 Cruise Wrightsville Beach....................15
15 Greenfield Lake Eco Tour.....................16
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18 Big History........................................13
16 Philosophy Behind Brewing Beer..........33
29 Met Opera: AGRIPPINA........................35
18 American Presidents...........................29
17 Nuclear in Our Community..................14
19 Cruise Wrightsville Beach....................15
17 Port of Wilmington Tour.......................20
19 SEA and Coffee..................................24
17 Foodie Tour.......................................20
20 STEM Society....................................27
18 Port of Wilmington Tour.......................20
April
20 Kayaking and Birding..........................17
22 Kayaking for Beginners.......................17
11 Met Opera: TOSCA.............................35
23 NC Coastal Plain................................15
22 Good Shepherd Center Tour.................19
May
23 Hand Drumming.................................20
24 Indigenous Voices..............................11
23 Met Opera: MARIA STUARDA...............35
24 History of Hip Hop..............................10
24 Cape Fear River Lock and Dam............16
25 Lunch: 50 Shades of White................... 4
24 Kayaking for Beginners.......................17
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New Horizons Band............................. 7
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World War II Forum.............................30
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Lunch: Christmas Songs...................... 4
11 Holiday Wine Tasting...........................32
Met Opera: PORGY AND BESS..............35
March 14 Opera: DER FLIEGENDE HOLLÄNDER....35
August 2020 Splendor of Norway, Copenhagen.................35
Register online or by phone www.uncw.edu/olli 910.962.3195 A confirmation letter and program information will be sent to you via email. If you do not have an email address, you will receive these materials at the address you provide. Specific course location will be provided at registration. Refunds/Cancellations: Fees can only be refunded if a written notification of withdrawal is received three (3) university working days prior to the start of the program, unless otherwise noted. A processing fee of $10 is charged on cancellations. The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UNC Wilmington follows the closings of the university. If the university’s opening time is delayed or if the university is closed, all OLLI classes, events, meetings and other activities will be canceled for that duration. Visit the university website at www.uncw.edu for the latest information on university closings. We are located at 620 South College Road, Wilmington, NC 28403-5614. UNC Wilmington is committed to and will provide equal educational and employment opportunity. Questions regarding program access may be directed to the Compliance Officer, UNCW Chancellor’s Office, 910.962.3000, Fax 910.962.3483. UNCW does not discriminate on the basis of sex. Questions regarding UNCW’s Title IX compliance should be directed to TitleIX@UNCW.edu. UNCW complies with all provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Accommodations will be made available upon request. If you have special needs and would like to participate in this program, please contact the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UNCW, 910.962.3195 ten (10) days prior to the event so proper consideration may be given to the request. This publication is available in alternative format on request. The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of North Carolina Wilmington follows an open admissions policy.
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The Splendor of
Norway
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AUGUST 31 - SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 Encounter Scandinavia at its best! From cosmopolitan Copenhagen and Oslo to Norway’s magnificent fjord country, OLLI at UNCW is hosting an exclusive small group, educational tour. The 16-day journey begins in Copenhagen. Visit Elsinore, infamous setting of Shakespeare’s Hamlet, and the Karen Blixen Museum. Ferrying overnight to Oslo, stay in a Gaala ski lodge hotel. Journey to Geiranger along Norway’s “roof,” enjoying sensational views of dramatic
Geirangerfjord. Tour picturesque Bergen, then travel through the breathtaking Western Fjord District to Lofthus. Ferrying across stunning Naeroyfjord, board the storied Flåm Railway for a thrilling excursion.
For more information, visit www.uncw.edu/olli or call 910.962.4034.